How deep does the Stony Coral live?

The Stony Coral (Acropora latistella) is typically found at 3–20 m.

Stony Coral

Acropora latistella

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 3–20 m
IUCN status: EN

A stony coral of shallow turbid water, it grows on reef slopes, submerged reefs and walls down to about 20 metres. Built by colonies of tiny polyps, it belongs to the heavily 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 207039.

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How deep does the Stony Coral live?: The Stony Coral (Acropora latistella) is typically found at 3–20 m.