How deep does the Pore Coral live?

The Pore Coral (Montipora digitata) is typically found at 0–33 m.

Pore Coral

Montipora digitata

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 0–33 m
IUCN status: EN

A pioneering coral of shallow reef flats, this species can dominate muddy reef tops with dense fingerlike branches down to about thirty metres. The branches are pierced by the fine pores typical of its group, and it is listed as endangered.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207185.

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How deep does the Pore Coral live?: The Pore Coral (Montipora digitata) is typically found at 0–33 m.