VUVulnerable
Honeycomb Plate Coral
Porites colonensis
Unknown
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 PORITIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Honeycomb Plate Coral classified as Vulnerable?
Honeycomb Plate Coral 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 Honeycomb Plate Coral live?
Honeycomb Plate Coral occurs in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Honeycomb Plate Coral?
The main threats to Honeycomb Plate Coral are 1.1, 11.1, 11.4, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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