Purple Acropora Coral
Acropora horrida
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 3–20 m
- IUCN status: EN
A stony coral of turbid water around fringing reefs, it favours protected deepwater flats, sandy slopes and lagoons down to about 20 metres. Built by colonies of small polyps, it is one of the many branching Acropora corals now listed as endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Acroporidae › Acropora
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207006.
FAQ
- How deep does the Purple Acropora Coral live?
- The Purple Acropora Coral (Acropora horrida) is typically found at 3–20 m.