ENEndangered
Montipora capricornis
Declining
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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 Australia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Montipora capricornis classified as Endangered?
Montipora capricornis 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 capricornis live?
Montipora capricornis occurs in Australia, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, French Polynesia, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia (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 capricornis?
The main threats to Montipora capricornis 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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