CR

Millepora braziliensis

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Millepora braziliensis faces severe decline from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Brazil's Atlantic coast, which directly destroys shallow reef habitats. Ocean warming and acidification compound these pressures by causing coral bleaching events and weakening the species' calcium carbonate skeleton. Pollution from urban runoff and sedimentation from construction activities further degrade the clear water conditions this fire coral requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This fire coral inhabits shallow tropical reef environments along Brazil's Atlantic coast, typically in clear waters at depths of 1-15 meters. It forms encrusting colonies on hard substrates in areas with moderate to strong water movement.

Marine neritic· major

Conservation measures underway

Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryLegislation

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EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Millepora braziliensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Millepora braziliensis is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Millepora braziliensis faces severe decline from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Brazil's Atlantic coast, which directly destroys shallow reef habitats. Ocean warming and acidification compound these pressures by causing coral bleaching events and weakening the species' calcium carbonate skeleton. Pollution from urban runoff and sedimentation from construction activities further degrade the clear water conditions this fire coral requires for survival.
Where does Millepora braziliensis live?
Millepora braziliensis occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Millepora braziliensis?
The main threats to Millepora braziliensis 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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