How deep does the Stony Coral live?

The Stony Coral (Acropora yongei) is typically found at 5–20 m.

Stony Coral

Acropora yongei

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 5–20 m
IUCN status: EN

A stony coral of shallow reef environments and rocky foreshores, it grows in subtidal water down to about 20 metres. Its slender branches are built by colonies of tiny polyps, and like its many relatives it now carries an endangered listing.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207032.

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How deep does the Stony Coral live?: The Stony Coral (Acropora yongei) is typically found at 5–20 m.