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lesser valley coral

Platygyra verweyi

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
Platygyra
Species
Platygyra verweyi (lesser valley coral)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of lesser valley coral?
The scientific name of lesser valley coral is Platygyra verweyi. It belongs to the genus Platygyra.
What is the conservation status of lesser valley coral?
lesser valley coral (Platygyra verweyi) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does lesser valley coral live?
lesser valley 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 valley coral belong to?
lesser valley coral (Platygyra verweyi) belongs to the genus Platygyra, which is part of the taxonomic family Merulinidae.
What kingdom does lesser valley coral belong to?
lesser valley coral (Platygyra verweyi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of lesser valley coral?
The closest relatives of lesser valley coral in the genus Platygyra include lesser valley coral, lesser valley coral, lesser valley coral, lesser valley coral, lesser valley coral.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Platygyra — 10 Species

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lesser valley coral
Platygyra yaeyamaensis
VU 🐾
lesser valley coral
Platygyra contorta
LC 🐾
lesser valley coral
Platygyra acuta
NT 🐾
lesser valley coral
Platygyra ryukyuensis
NT 🐾
lesser valley coral
Platygyra lamellina
NT 🐾
lesser valley coral
Platygyra daedalea
LC 🐾
lesser valley coral
Platygyra sinensis
LC 🐾
lesser valley coral
Platygyra pini
LC 🐾
lesser valley coral
Platygyra carnosa
NT
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lesser valley coral
Platygyra verweyi
NT
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