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lesser valley coral

Platygyra contorta

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Cnidaria (ไนดาเรีย)
Class
Anthozoa
Order
Scleractinia (Scleractinia)
Family
Merulinidae
Genus
Platygyra
Species
Platygyra contorta (lesser valley coral)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミダレノウサンゴ

Similar Species in Platygyra

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Vulnerable
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Near Threatened
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Platygyra ryukyuensis
Near Threatened
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Near Threatened
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Platygyra daedalea
Least Concern
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Platygyra sinensis
Least Concern
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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 contorta. It belongs to the genus Platygyra.
What is the conservation status of lesser valley coral?
lesser valley coral (Platygyra contorta) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does lesser valley coral live?
lesser valley coral is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does lesser valley coral belong to?
lesser valley coral (Platygyra contorta) belongs to the genus Platygyra, which is part of the taxonomic family Merulinidae.
Is lesser valley coral endangered?
No, lesser valley coral (Platygyra contorta) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does lesser valley coral belong to?
lesser valley coral (Platygyra contorta) 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
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lesser valley coral
Platygyra contorta
LC
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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 🐾
lesser valley coral
Platygyra verweyi
NT
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