How deep does the Hemprich' Brain Coral live?

The Hemprich' Brain Coral (Acanthastrea hemprichii) is typically found at 0–30 m.

Hemprich' Brain Coral

Acanthastrea hemprichii

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 0–30 m
IUCN status: LC

This brain coral settles across most reef habitats, favouring mid reef slopes down to about thirty metres. Its fleshy polyps share their tissue with sunlight feeding algae, and at night they extend stinging tentacles to catch drifting plankton.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Lobophylliidae › Acanthastrea

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 288878.

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How deep does the Hemprich' Brain Coral live?: The Hemprich' Brain Coral (Acanthastrea hemprichii) is typically found at 0–30 m.