How deep does the Purple Tipped Acropora live?

The Purple Tipped Acropora (Acropora secale) is typically found at 3–10 m.

Purple Tipped Acropora

Acropora secale

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

A branching staghorn coral of shallow reef slopes and outer flats, this acropora grows in subtidal water down to about 10 metres. Its fast growing branches help build the reef, but the species is now endangered, hit hard by bleaching and reef loss across its range.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207080.

FAQ

How deep does the Purple Tipped Acropora live?: The Purple Tipped Acropora (Acropora secale) is typically found at 3–10 m.