How deep does the Stony Coral live?

The Stony Coral (Acropora pichoni) is typically found at 10–70 m.

How big does the Stony Coral get?

The Stony Coral grows to about 1 m.

Stony Coral

Acropora pichoni

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 10–70 m
Max size: 1 m
IUCN status: LC

This branching stony coral grows on reef walls and protected slopes, reaching down to seventy metres on deeper shelf reefs and even shipwrecks. Colonies can spread to around a metre, with algae in their tissue powering their growth.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 288232.

FAQ

How deep does the Stony Coral live?: The Stony Coral (Acropora pichoni) is typically found at 10–70 m.
How big does the Stony Coral get?: The Stony Coral grows to about 1 m.