How deep does the Staghorn Coral live?

The Staghorn Coral (Acropora donei) is typically found at 3–20 m.

Staghorn Coral

Acropora donei

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 3–20 m
IUCN status: EN

A branching staghorn coral of shallow tropical reefs, it grows on subtidal fringing reefs and upper reef slopes between about 3 and 20 metres. Fast growing but fragile, it has declined steeply and is now considered Endangered.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 288198.

FAQ

How deep does the Staghorn Coral live?: The Staghorn Coral (Acropora donei) is typically found at 3–20 m.