How deep does the Bewick's Coral live?

The Bewick's Coral (Leptastrea bewickensis) is typically found at 0–30 m.

Bewick's Coral

Leptastrea bewickensis

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 0–30 m
IUCN status: LC

A hardy stony coral that forms low encrusting patches from intertidal rock pools down to about thirty metres. It settles on subtidal reefs and boulders, drawing energy from algae living in its tissue and from plankton it catches at night.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Leptastreidae › Leptastrea

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 287822.

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How deep does the Bewick's Coral live?: The Bewick's Coral (Leptastrea bewickensis) is typically found at 0–30 m.