ENEndangered
Pocillopora zelli
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 POCILLOPORIDAE
Threatened in French Polynesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pocillopora zelli classified as Endangered?
Pocillopora zelli 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 Pocillopora zelli live?
Pocillopora zelli occurs in French Polynesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pocillopora zelli?
The main threats to Pocillopora zelli 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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