How deep does the Stony Hard Coral live?

The Stony Hard Coral (Galaxea acrhelia) is typically found at 0–40 m.

Stony Hard Coral

Galaxea acrhelia

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

A stony reef coral that thrives where water moves and light is strong, this species builds colonies in clear reef water down to forty metres. Its polyps carry symbiotic algae and extend long tentacles to feed.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Euphylliidae › Galaxea

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 288113.

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