How deep does the Sinuous Cactus Coral live?

The Sinuous Cactus Coral (Isophyllia sinuosa) is typically found at 0–35 m.

Sinuous Cactus Coral

Isophyllia sinuosa

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 0–35 m
IUCN status: LC

This stony coral builds low, brain like colonies with winding ridges and valleys across Caribbean reefs. It hosts symbiotic algae in its tissue for energy and grows in a range of shallow, protected reef settings down to about 35 metres.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 216134.

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How deep does the Sinuous Cactus Coral live?: The Sinuous Cactus Coral (Isophyllia sinuosa) is typically found at 0–35 m.