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lesser star coral

Goniastrea minuta

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Cnidaria (ไนดาเรีย)
Class
Anthozoa
Order
Scleractinia (Scleractinia)
Family
Merulinidae
Genus
Goniastrea
Species
Goniastrea minuta (lesser star coral)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒメコモンキクメイシ

Similar Species in Goniastrea

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lesser star coral
Goniastrea edwardsi
Least Concern
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lesser star coral
Goniastrea favulus
Near Threatened
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lesser star coral
Goniastrea retiformis
Least Concern
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lesser star coral
Goniastrea pectinata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of lesser star coral?
The scientific name of lesser star coral is Goniastrea minuta. It belongs to the genus Goniastrea.
What is the conservation status of lesser star coral?
lesser star coral (Goniastrea minuta) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does lesser star coral live?
lesser star coral is found in Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does lesser star coral belong to?
lesser star coral (Goniastrea minuta) belongs to the genus Goniastrea, which is part of the taxonomic family Merulinidae.
What kingdom does lesser star coral belong to?
lesser star coral (Goniastrea minuta) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of lesser star coral?
The closest relatives of lesser star coral in the genus Goniastrea include lesser star coral, lesser star coral, lesser star coral, lesser star coral.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Goniastrea — 5 Species

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lesser star coral
Goniastrea minuta
NT
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lesser star coral
Goniastrea edwardsi
LC 🐾
lesser star coral
Goniastrea favulus
NT 🐾
lesser star coral
Goniastrea retiformis
LC 🐾
lesser star coral
Goniastrea pectinata
LC
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