star coral

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Portugal.

🇵🇹 Portugal

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Cnidaria (ไนดาเรีย)

Class

Anthozoa

Order

Scleractinia (Scleractinia)

Family

Pocilloporidae

Genus

Madracis

Species

Madracis pharensis (star coral)

Names in Other Languages

German Krustenkoralle

Russian шестилучевые кораллы

Similar Species in Madracis

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Pointed Pencil Coral

Madracis asperula

Data Deficient

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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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eight-ray finger coral

Madracis formosa

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of star coral?

The scientific name of star coral is Madracis pharensis. It belongs to the genus Madracis.

What is the conservation status of star coral?

star coral (Madracis pharensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does star coral live?

star coral is found in Found in Portugal.. Countries include Portugal.

What family does star coral belong to?

star coral (Madracis pharensis) belongs to the genus Madracis, which is part of the taxonomic family Pocilloporidae.

Is star coral endangered?

No, star coral (Madracis pharensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does star coral belong to?

star coral (Madracis pharensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of star coral?

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