How deep does the Pore Coral live?

The Pore Coral (Montipora verrucosa) is typically found at 0–479 m.

Pore Coral

Montipora verrucosa

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 0–479 m
IUCN status: VU

This branching and plating coral grows across upper and mid reef slopes and into lagoons, its surface roughened by the tiny warty bumps that give it its name. The verrucae sit between the coral polyps and help tell it apart from its many close relatives. It is listed as Vulnerable.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207146.

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How deep does the Pore Coral live?: The Pore Coral (Montipora verrucosa) is typically found at 0–479 m.