Euphyllia cristata
Local name: カンムリハナサンゴ
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Euphyllia cristata faces severe pressure from coral bleaching events driven by rising sea temperatures, which have intensified in frequency and severity across Indo-Pacific reefs. The species is particularly vulnerable to ocean acidification, which impairs its ability to build and maintain its distinctive crystalline skeletal structure. Collection for the marine aquarium trade has historically targeted this species due to its attractive branching morphology and fluorescent properties.
Habitat
Euphyllia cristata inhabits shallow coral reef environments in the Indo-Pacific, typically found at depths of 5-25 meters on reef slopes and lagoons. The species requires clear, well-oxygenated waters with moderate to strong currents and forms colonies on hard substrates in areas with adequate light penetration for its symbiotic zooxanthellae.
Other threatened species in Euphylliidae
Threatened in American Samoa
Frequently asked questions
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