How deep does the Stony Coral live?

The Stony Coral (Acropora polystoma) is typically found at 3–10 m.

Stony Coral

Acropora polystoma

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 3–10 m
IUCN status: EN

A stony coral of shallow reef tops and edges, it grows where strong waves break over the reef, down to around 10 metres. The colony is built by countless small polyps, and like its many relatives in this genus it is now listed as endangered.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207050.

FAQ

How deep does the Stony Coral live?: The Stony Coral (Acropora polystoma) is typically found at 3–10 m.