VUVulnerable
Alveopora excelsa
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
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in ACROPORIDAE
Threatened in American Samoa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Alveopora excelsa classified as Vulnerable?
Alveopora excelsa 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 Alveopora excelsa live?
Alveopora excelsa occurs in American Samoa, Bahamas, China, Fiji, Japan, and Malaysia (plus 3 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 Alveopora excelsa?
The main threats to Alveopora excelsa 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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