How deep does the Acropora Coral live?

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

Acropora Coral

Acropora pharaonis

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

A branching coral of sheltered reef slopes and lagoons, this acropora also grips bare rock in fast flowing channels where it grows in isolated clumps. Built by countless tiny polyps, it is now listed as endangered.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207059.

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