How deep does the Stony Coral live?

The Stony Coral (Goniastrea minuta) is typically found at 0–40 m.

Stony Coral

Goniastrea minuta

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 0–40 m
IUCN status: LC

A stony coral of shallow reefs, this species grows across back slopes, foreslopes and lagoon floors down to about 40 metres. Its colonies build reef framework with the help of algae living inside its tissue.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Merulinidae › Goniastrea

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 288027.

FAQ

How deep does the Stony Coral live?: The Stony Coral (Goniastrea minuta) is typically found at 0–40 m.