How deep does the Tabling Acropora live?

The Tabling Acropora (Acropora cytherea) is typically found at 3–25 m.

Tabling Acropora

Acropora cytherea

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 3–25 m
IUCN status: EN

This Acropora forms broad, flat tables across shallow reefs, drop offs and lagoons down to about 25 metres. The wide horizontal plates catch light for the algae in its tissues, but reef loss has left the species endangered.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207095.

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How deep does the Tabling Acropora live?: The Tabling Acropora (Acropora cytherea) is typically found at 3–25 m.