VUVulnerable
Pineapple Coral
Dichocoenia stokesii
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dichocoenia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· majorRocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in MEANDRINIDAE
Threatened in Bahamas
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pineapple Coral classified as Vulnerable?
Pineapple 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 Pineapple Coral live?
Pineapple Coral occurs in Bahamas, Bermuda, 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 Pineapple Coral?
The main threats to Pineapple Coral are 11.1, 2.1, 6.1, and 7.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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