How deep does the Stony Coral live?

The Stony Coral (Platygyra sinensis) is typically found at 0–48 m.

Stony Coral

Platygyra sinensis

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 0–48 m
IUCN status: LC

A reef building stony coral, this stony coral forms large colonies with rounded ridges across back reef margins, lagoons and rocky reefs down to about 48 metres. Small borers and nestlers often take up residence within its surface.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207486.

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How deep does the Stony Coral live?: The Stony Coral (Platygyra sinensis) is typically found at 0–48 m.