How deep does the Ten-Ray Star Coral live?

The Ten-Ray Star Coral (Madracis decactis) is typically found at 0–98 m.

Ten-Ray Star Coral

Madracis decactis

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 0–98 m
IUCN status: CR

This stony coral builds low, knobby colonies of ten rayed polyps on rocky reefs, carrying symbiotic algae in its tissues and thriving in dim light from the shallows down to around 98 metres. Despite its wide range across the Atlantic it is listed as Critically Endangered.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Pocilloporidae › Madracis

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 287107.

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How deep does the Ten-Ray Star Coral live?: The Ten-Ray Star Coral (Madracis decactis) is typically found at 0–98 m.