How deep does the Bladed Fire Coral live?

The Bladed Fire Coral (Millepora complanata) is typically found at 0–45 m.

Bladed Fire Coral

Millepora complanata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–45 m
IUCN status: CR

Blades of this fire coral stand upright in shallow reefs swept by surge and current, and a brush against them delivers a stinging burn despite its plant like look. A colonial reef builder ranging from the surface to about forty five metres, it is now listed as critically endangered.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 287421.

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How deep does the Bladed Fire Coral live?: The Bladed Fire Coral (Millepora complanata) is typically found at 0–45 m.