ENEndangered
Branching Fire Coral
Millepora alcicornis
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 recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in MILLEPORIDAE
Threatened in Bermuda
Frequently asked questions
Why is Branching Fire Coral classified as Endangered?
Branching Fire Coral 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 Branching Fire Coral live?
Branching Fire Coral occurs in Bermuda, Brazil, Cape Verde, Cuba, Mexico, and Spain (plus 1 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 Branching Fire Coral?
The main threats to Branching Fire 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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