ENEndangered
Boulder Star Coral
Orbicella annularis
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbicella_annularis
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 MERULINIDAE
Threatened in Bahamas
Frequently asked questions
Why is Boulder Star Coral classified as Endangered?
Boulder Star 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 Boulder Star Coral live?
Boulder Star Coral occurs in Bahamas, Bermuda, Mexico, and Trinidad & Tobago. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Boulder Star Coral?
The main threats to Boulder Star Coral are 11.1, 11.4, 2.1, and 6.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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