How deep does the Pagoda Coral live?

The Pagoda Coral (Duncanopsammia peltata) is typically found at 0–40 m.

Pagoda Coral

Duncanopsammia peltata

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 0–40 m
IUCN status: LC

Named for its broad, tiered plates, this stony coral grows on sandy reef flats and deeper sandy slopes down to about 40 metres. In Palau it has suffered heavy bleaching and dieoff during warm spells.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Dendrophylliidae › Duncanopsammia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1469809.

FAQ

How deep does the Pagoda Coral live?: The Pagoda Coral (Duncanopsammia peltata) is typically found at 0–40 m.