Coral
Acropora valida
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 0–51 m
- IUCN status: EN
A staghorn coral found from shallow reef flats to rocky foreshores, this acropora tolerates a wide spread of reef conditions down past fifty metres. Fast growing and branching, it builds reef structure with countless small polyps, and is now listed as endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Acroporidae › Acropora
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207072.
FAQ
- How deep does the Coral live?
- The Coral (Acropora valida) is typically found at 0–51 m.