How deep does the Corals live?

The Corals (Acropora lutkeni) is typically found at 3–12 m.

Corals

Acropora lutkeni

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 3–12 m
IUCN status: EN

A stony reef coral of warm seas, this Acropora grows along reef edges and shallow slopes that face strong waves or currents. It sits in the upper few metres of the reef, between about three and twelve metres, and is now listed as endangered.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Acroporidae › Acropora

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 206994.

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How deep does the Corals live?: The Corals (Acropora lutkeni) is typically found at 3–12 m.