How deep does the Corals live?

The Corals (Acropora tenuis) is typically found at 3–20 m.

Corals

Acropora tenuis

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 3–20 m
IUCN status: EN

This branching staghorn coral builds colonies on upper reef slopes and shallow reef flats, mostly between 3 and 20 metres. Each branch is a city of tiny polyps sharing a single skeleton, and the IUCN lists it as Endangered.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207105.

FAQ

How deep does the Corals live?: The Corals (Acropora tenuis) is typically found at 3–20 m.