How deep does the Intricate Fire Coral live?

The Intricate Fire Coral (Millepora intricata) is typically found at 3–30 m.

Intricate Fire Coral

Millepora intricata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 3–30 m
IUCN status: EN

A branching fire coral rather than a true coral, this colony delivers a painful sting through fine hairs on its surface. It grows in turbid inshore water where it tolerates heavy silt, as well as on clearer offshore reefs between about 3 and 30 metres, and is now listed as endangered.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Anthoathecata › Milleporidae › Millepora

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 210727.

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How deep does the Intricate Fire Coral live?: The Intricate Fire Coral (Millepora intricata) is typically found at 3–30 m.