Least Valley Coral
Leptoria irregularis
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- IUCN status: LC
This coral builds meandering valleys of joined polyps across upper reef slopes and lagoons in shallow tropical water. The brain like ridges grow down to about thirty metres, fed by algae living inside the coral tissue.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Merulinidae › Leptoria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 287785.
FAQ
- How deep does the Least Valley Coral live?
- The Least Valley Coral (Leptoria irregularis) is typically found at 0–30 m.