Astreopora Facts - Photos - Earth's Endangered Creatures

Group:

Corals, Jellyfish, and Sea Anemones

Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:

Africa, American Samoa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East, North America (United States Territory), Oceanic

Species/Common Names:

Astreopora cucullata

Astreopora expansa

Astreopora incrustans

Astreopora macrostoma

Astreopora moretonensis

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

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Status/Date(s) Listed as Endangered

	Scientific Name	Status	Listing Date	Range
1.	Astreopora cucullata	VU-IUCN	2008	Africa, American Samoa, Asia, Australia, Middle East, North America (United States Territory), Oceanic
2.	Astreopora expansa	NT-IUCN	2008	Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East, North America (United States Territory), Oceanic
3.	Astreopora incrustans	VU-IUCN	2008	Asia, Australia
4.	Astreopora macrostoma	NT-IUCN	2008	Asia, Australia, North America (United States Territory), Oceanic
5.	Astreopora moretonensis	VU-IUCN	2008	Asia, Australia, Oceanic

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