How deep does the Golfball Coral live?

The Golfball Coral (Favia fragum) is typically found at 0–30 m.

How big does the Golfball Coral get?

The Golfball Coral grows to about 5 cm.

Golfball Coral

Favia fragum

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 0–30 m
Max size: 5 cm
IUCN status: LC

The golfball coral grows as small rounded knobs barely five centimetres across, common in shallow reef habitats and sometimes among seagrass. It also settles into intertidal rock pools, and is rated of least concern.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Faviidae › Favia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207432.

FAQ

How deep does the Golfball Coral live?: The Golfball Coral (Favia fragum) is typically found at 0–30 m.
How big does the Golfball Coral get?: The Golfball Coral grows to about 5 cm.