ENEndangered
Brain Coral
Mussismilia harttii
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 recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in FAVIIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Brain Coral classified as Endangered?
Brain 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 Brain Coral live?
Brain Coral 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 Brain Coral?
The main threats to Brain 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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