ENEndangered
Porites heronensis
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 PORITIDAE
Threatened in Australia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Porites heronensis classified as Endangered?
Porites heronensis 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 Porites heronensis live?
Porites heronensis occurs in Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, and Philippines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Porites heronensis?
The main threats to Porites heronensis 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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