Hydnophora Coral 
 
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Group:
Corals, Jellyfish, and Sea Anemones
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Africa, American Samoa, Asia, Australia, Central America, Europe, Middle East, North America, North America (United States Territory), Oceanic


Species/Common Names:
Hydnophora bonsai
Spine Coral
Hydnophora exesa
Spine Coral
Knob Coral
Hydnophora microconos
Velvet Horn Coral

Facts Summary:
Hydnophora (commonly known as the Hydnophora Coral species) is a genus of corals, jellyfish, and sea anemones of concern and found in the following area(s): Africa, American Samoa, Asia, Australia, Central America, Europe, Middle East, North America, North America (United States Territory), Oceanic.

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Status/Date(s) Listed as Endangered

  Scientific Name Status Listing Date Range
1. Hydnophora bonsaiEN-IUCN2008Asia
2. Hydnophora exesaNT-IUCN2008Africa, American Samoa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East, North America, Oceanic
3. Hydnophora microconosNT-IUCN2008Africa, American Samoa, Asia, Australia, Central America, Europe, Middle East, North America (United States Territory), Oceanic

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