ENEndangered
Dipsastraea lizardensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in MERULINIDAE
Threatened in Australia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Dipsastraea lizardensis classified as Endangered?
Dipsastraea lizardensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Dipsastraea lizardensis live?
Dipsastraea lizardensis occurs in Australia, Bangladesh, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR China, and Japan (plus 14 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dipsastraea lizardensis?
The main threats to Dipsastraea lizardensis 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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