VUVulnerable
Boulder Brain Coral
Colpophyllia natans
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colpophyllia
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
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in FAVIIDAE
Threatened in Bahamas
Frequently asked questions
Why is Boulder Brain Coral classified as Vulnerable?
Boulder Brain 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 Boulder Brain Coral live?
Boulder Brain Coral occurs in Bahamas, Mexico, and Trinidad & Tobago. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Boulder Brain Coral?
The main threats to Boulder Brain Coral are 8.2, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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