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spine coral

Hydnophora exesa

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
Hydnophora
Species
Hydnophora exesa (spine coral)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese トゲイボサンゴ

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Least Concern
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Hydnophora rigida
Least Concern
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Hydnophora bonsai
Endangered
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Hydnophora microconos
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Hydnophora — 6 Species

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spine coral
Hydnophora pilosa
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spine coral
Hydnophora grandis
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spine coral
Hydnophora rigida
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spine coral
Hydnophora bonsai
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spine coral
Hydnophora microconos
NT
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spine coral
Hydnophora exesa
NT
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