How deep does the Stony Coral live?

The Stony Coral (Acropora grandis) is typically found at 5–25 m.

Stony Coral

Acropora grandis

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 5–25 m
IUCN status: EN

A branching stony coral of calm, protected water, it grows in enclosed lagoons and on sheltered slopes over sandy bottoms between 5 and 25 metres. Reef decline has left it endangered, despite its preference for quiet, undisturbed corners.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207031.

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How deep does the Stony Coral live?: The Stony Coral (Acropora grandis) is typically found at 5–25 m.