Euphyllia paraglabrescens
Euphyllia paraglabrescens is a species of large-polyped stony coral belonging to the Euphylliidae family. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has listed it as a vulnerable species, stating "its threat susceptibility increases the likelihood of being lost within one generation."[1]
| Euphyllia paraglabrescens | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Cnidaria |
| Class: | Anthozoa |
| Order: | Scleractinia |
| Family: | Euphylliidae |
| Genus: | Euphyllia |
| Species: | E. paraglabrescens |
| Binomial name | |
| Euphyllia paraglabrescens Veron, 1990 | |
Description
Colonies of Euphyllia paraglabrescens are almost identical to those of Euphyllia glabrescens with short, bubble-like tentacles that extend at night with cnidocytes.[2]
Distribution and habitat
It is the dominant species of Ôjioya Port, Tanegashima, Japan, the only place where this species has been found.[1]
Euphyllia paraglabrescens attaches to sandstone rock in shallow water at depths of 5 – 15 meters.[1]
References
- Turak, E., Sheppard, C. & Wood, E. 2008. Euphyllia paraglabrescens. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2016.1.
- Australian Institute of Marine Science (2013). "Euphyllia paraglabrescens". Corals of the World. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
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