How deep does the Stony Coral live?

The Stony Coral (Acropora muricata) is typically found at 0–30 m.

How big does the Stony Coral get?

The Stony Coral grows to about 49 cm.

Stony Coral

Acropora muricata

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 0–30 m
Max size: 49 cm
IUCN status: EN

This branching staghorn coral can carpet whole stretches of shallow lagoon, spreading antler like arms across protected reef bottoms from the surface down to about thirty metres. Algae living in its tissue supply much of its food, which leaves it badly exposed to bleaching, and it is now listed as Endangered.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207007.

FAQ

How deep does the Stony Coral live?: The Stony Coral (Acropora muricata) is typically found at 0–30 m.
How big does the Stony Coral get?: The Stony Coral grows to about 49 cm.