How deep does the Branching Staghorn Coral live?

The Branching Staghorn Coral (Acropora nasuta) is typically found at 3–15 m.

Branching Staghorn Coral

Acropora nasuta

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 3–15 m
IUCN status: EN

This branching coral grows on upper reef slopes and submerged reef edges, mostly in shallow water down to about 15 metres. Its antler shaped arms add fast growing structure to the reef, yet the species is now listed as endangered.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207009.

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How deep does the Branching Staghorn Coral live?: The Branching Staghorn Coral (Acropora nasuta) is typically found at 3–15 m.