How deep does the Lettuce Coral live?

The Lettuce Coral (Pectinia lactuca) is typically found at 1–15 m.

How big does the Lettuce Coral get?

The Lettuce Coral grows to about 1 m.

Lettuce Coral

Pectinia lactuca

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 1–15 m
Max size: 1 m
IUCN status: EN

The lettuce coral folds into tall, ruffled walls like crinkled leaves, common from below the reef flat down to the limit of coral growth. It tolerates turbid, murky water, but bleaches badly in heat and is listed as endangered.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Merulinidae › Pectinia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207378.

FAQ

How deep does the Lettuce Coral live?: The Lettuce Coral (Pectinia lactuca) is typically found at 1–15 m.
How big does the Lettuce Coral get?: The Lettuce Coral grows to about 1 m.