How deep does the Corals live?

The Corals (Acropora longicyathus) is typically found at 5–20 m.

Corals

Acropora longicyathus

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 5–20 m
IUCN status: EN

A branching Acropora coral of protected reef slopes, sandy slopes and lagoon floors, this species spreads across shallow reefs between about five and twenty metres. Each colony is built by thousands of polyps, and the species is listed as Endangered.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207114.

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How deep does the Corals live?: The Corals (Acropora longicyathus) is typically found at 5–20 m.