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 Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Hexacorallia
Order: Scleractinia
Family: Euphylliidae
Genus: Euphyllia
Species:
E. paraglabrescens
Binomial name
Euphyllia paraglabrescens
Veron, 1990

Description

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b c d Turak, E., Sheppard, C. & Wood, E. 2008. Euphyllia paraglabrescens. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2016.1.
  2. ^ Australian Institute of Marine Science (2013). "Euphyllia paraglabrescens". Corals of the World. Retrieved 23 July 2016.