How deep does the Bottlebrush Acropora live?

The Bottlebrush Acropora (Acropora carduus) is typically found at 3–50 m.

Bottlebrush Acropora

Acropora carduus

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 3–50 m
IUCN status: EN

This bottlebrush acropora grows bristling branches on protected reef backs, deeper water and lagoons, and is especially common on sheltered subtidal sandy slopes. It ranges from about three to fifty metres and is listed as endangered.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 288189.

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How deep does the Bottlebrush Acropora live?: The Bottlebrush Acropora (Acropora carduus) is typically found at 3–50 m.