Pointed Pencil Coral

Habitat & Distribution

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Venezuela.

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Cnidaria (ไนดาเรีย)

Class

Anthozoa

Order

Scleractinia (Scleractinia)

Family

Pocilloporidae

Genus

Madracis

Species

Madracis asperula (Pointed Pencil Coral)

Similar Species in Madracis

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ten-ray star coral

Madracis decactis

Least Concern

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Six-ray Star Coral

Madracis senaria

Least Concern

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star coral

Madracis pharensis

Least Concern

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eight-ray finger coral

Madracis formosa

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pointed Pencil Coral?

The scientific name of Pointed Pencil Coral is Madracis asperula. It belongs to the genus Madracis.

What is the conservation status of Pointed Pencil Coral?

Pointed Pencil Coral (Madracis asperula) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pointed Pencil Coral live?

Pointed Pencil Coral is found in Found in Venezuela.. Countries include Venezuela.

What family does Pointed Pencil Coral belong to?

Pointed Pencil Coral (Madracis asperula) belongs to the genus Madracis, which is part of the taxonomic family Pocilloporidae.

What kingdom does Pointed Pencil Coral belong to?

Pointed Pencil Coral (Madracis asperula) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Pointed Pencil Coral?

The closest relatives of Pointed Pencil Coral in the genus Madracis include ten-ray star coral, Six-ray Star Coral, star coral, eight-ray finger coral.