How deep does the Starflower Coral live?

The Starflower Coral (Astreopora listeri) is typically found at 5–20 m.

Starflower Coral

Astreopora listeri

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

This reef coral builds neat star shaped corallites across its surface and tolerates conditions many corals cannot, thriving in shallow turbid water down to about 20 metres. Reef loss has pushed it onto the endangered list.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207125.

FAQ

How deep does the Starflower Coral live?: The Starflower Coral (Astreopora listeri) is typically found at 5–20 m.