VUVulnerable
Pavona cactus
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 AGARICIIDAE
Threatened in American Samoa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pavona cactus classified as Vulnerable?
Pavona cactus 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 Pavona cactus live?
Pavona cactus occurs in American Samoa, Angola, Australia, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, and China (plus 44 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 Pavona cactus?
The main threats to Pavona cactus are 11.1, 5.4, 8.2, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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