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hump coral

Porites stephensoni

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 (动物界)
Phylum
Cnidaria (刺胞動物門)
Class
Anthozoa
Order
Scleractinia (石珊瑚目)
Family
Poritidae
Genus
Porites
Species
Porites stephensoni (hump coral)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒメコブハマサンゴ

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of hump coral?
The scientific name of hump coral is Porites stephensoni. It belongs to the genus Porites.
What is the conservation status of hump coral?
hump coral (Porites stephensoni) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does hump coral live?
hump 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 hump coral belong to?
hump coral (Porites stephensoni) belongs to the genus Porites, which is part of the taxonomic family Poritidae.
What kingdom does hump coral belong to?
hump coral (Porites stephensoni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of hump coral?
The closest relatives of hump coral in the genus Porites include blue crust coral, hump coral, hump coral, hump coral, hump coral.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Porites — 20 Species

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blue crust coral
Porites branneri
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hump coral
Porites australiensis
LC 🐾
hump coral
Porites heronensis
LC 🐾
hump coral
Porites cylindrica
NT 🐾
hump coral
Porites lobata
NT 🐾
hump coral
Porites horizontalata
VU 🐾
hump coral
Porites annae
NT
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hump coral
Porites stephensoni
NT
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hump coral
Porites nigrescens
VU 🐾
hump coral
Porites negrosensis
NT 🐾
hump coral
Porites vaughani
LC 🐾
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Porites astreoides
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Porites evermanni
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Porites cumulatus
VU 🐾
hump coral
Porites compressa
LC 🐾
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Porites solida
LC 🐾
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Porites lutea
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Porites okinawensis
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NT
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