This dataset represents a complete analysis of coral species occurrences across 51 different references or datasets for the US Territory of American Samoa. Each row in the data represents the exact spelling for each mention of that species name. Additional data was collected on each mention as available and is shown in the various fields of the dataset. This dataset represents the taxonomic details associated with a complete analysis of coral species occurrences across 51 different references or datasets for the US Territory of American Samoa. Additional information on the status under the US Endangered Species Act, IUCN Red List, the evidence and status within American Samoa, and the recorded geographic range extension. Each row represents a unique spelling of a coral name reported from American Samoa.