Pectinia spp. 
Group:
Corals, Jellyfish, and Sea Anemones
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America (United States Territory), Oceanic
Status/Date(s) Listed as Endangered:
  Scientific Name Status Listing Date Range
1. Pectinia africanusVU-IUCN2008Africa, Europe, Oceanic
2. Pectinia alcicornisVU-IUCN2008Asia, Australia, North America (United States Territory), Oceanic
3. Pectinia ayleniNT-IUCN2008Asia, Australia
4. Pectinia elongataNT-IUCN2008Asia, Australia, North America (United States Territory), Oceanic
5. Pectinia lactucaVU-IUCN2008Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America (United States Territory), Oceanic
6. Pectinia maximaEN-IUCN2008Asia, Australia, Oceanic
7. Pectinia paeoniaNT-IUCN2008Asia, Australia, Europe, North America (United States Territory), Oceanic
8. Pectinia pygmaeusNT-IUCN2008Asia, Australia
9. Pectinia teresNT-IUCN2008Asia, Australia


Species/Common Names:
Pectinia africanus
Pectinia alcicornis
Antler Coral
Pectinia ayleni
Pectinia elongata
Pectinia lactuca
Lettuce Coral
Pectinia maxima
Pectinia paeonia
Pectinia pygmaeus
Pectinia teres

Facts Summary:
Pectinia is a genus of corals, jellyfish, and sea anemones of concern and found in the following area(s): Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America (United States Territory), Oceanic.


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