How deep does the Pore Coral live?

The Pore Coral (Montipora corbettensis) is typically found at 2–20 m.

Pore Coral

Montipora corbettensis

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 2–20 m
IUCN status: EN

This pore coral favours shallow reefs, settling mostly on mid reef slopes between roughly two and twenty metres. It is one of the many Montipora now listed as endangered as reefs come under stress.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Acroporidae › Montipora

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 287701.

FAQ

How deep does the Pore Coral live?: The Pore Coral (Montipora corbettensis) is typically found at 2–20 m.