How deep does the Serpent Coral live?

The Serpent Coral (Pachyseris gemmae) is typically found at 0–40 m.

Serpent Coral

Pachyseris gemmae

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

A coral whose surface forms winding serpent like ridges, growing on semi protected reefs from the surface down to around forty metres. It settles mainly on lower reef slopes and in lagoons, and is listed as vulnerable as its reef habitat declines.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Pachyseridae › Pachyseris

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 288721.

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How deep does the Serpent Coral live?: The Serpent Coral (Pachyseris gemmae) is typically found at 0–40 m.