VUVulnerable
Merulina Coral
Boninastrea boninensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in MERULINIDAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Merulina Coral classified as Vulnerable?
Merulina Coral is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Merulina Coral live?
Merulina Coral occurs in Indonesia, and Japan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Merulina Coral?
The main threats to Merulina Coral are 11.1, 2.1, 5.4, and 6.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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