ENEndangered
Montipora friabilis
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 ACROPORIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Montipora friabilis classified as Endangered?
Montipora friabilis 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 Montipora friabilis live?
Montipora friabilis occurs in China, Japan, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, and Papua New Guinea (plus 5 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 Montipora friabilis?
The main threats to Montipora friabilis 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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