VUVulnerable
Sclerophyllia maxima
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 LOBOPHYLLIIDAE
Threatened in Djibouti
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sclerophyllia maxima classified as Vulnerable?
Sclerophyllia maxima 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 Sclerophyllia maxima live?
Sclerophyllia maxima occurs in Djibouti, Oman, Pakistan, Somalia, and South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sclerophyllia maxima?
The main threats to Sclerophyllia maxima 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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