How deep does the Net Coral live?

The Net Coral (Alveopora spongiosa) is typically found at 3–9 m.

Net Coral

Alveopora spongiosa

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 3–9 m
IUCN status: VU

This coral favours sheltered upper reef slopes between about three and nine metres, where it remains uncommon. Its polyps carry long fine tentacles that lend the colony a soft, woolly look, and it is listed as vulnerable.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207198.

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How deep does the Net Coral live?: The Net Coral (Alveopora spongiosa) is typically found at 3–9 m.