How deep does the Stony Coral Colonies live?

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

Stony Coral Colonies

Acropora austera

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

A stony coral of turbulent reef margins, it favours upper and mid reef slopes washed by strong currents and waves down to about 20 metres. Its branches are built by colonies of tiny polyps, and heat stress has left it endangered across much of its range.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207052.

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