Corals
Acropora striata
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 3–25 m
- IUCN status: EN
A staghorn coral of shallow rocky foreshores and reef flats, living between about three and twenty five metres. Its branching colonies feed on algae living in their tissues, and warming seas have pushed the species to endangered status.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Acroporidae › Acropora
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207081.
FAQ
- How deep does the Corals live?
- The Corals (Acropora striata) is typically found at 3–25 m.