Pachyseris spp. 
 
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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
Status/Date(s) Listed as Endangered:
  Scientific Name Status Listing Date Range
1. Pachyseris gemmaeCR-IUCN2008American Samoa, Asia, Australia, Oceanic
2. Pachyseris involutaVU-IUCN2008Asia, Australia
3. Pachyseris rugosaVU-IUCN2008Africa, American Samoa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East, North America (United States Territory)


Species/Common Names:
Pachyseris gemmae
Pachyseris involuta
Pachyseris rugosa
Elephant Skin Coral

Facts Summary:
Pachyseris 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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