How deep does the Blue Crust Coral live?

The Blue Crust Coral (Porites branneri) is typically found at 1–30 m.

Blue Crust Coral

Porites branneri

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 1–30 m
IUCN status: NT

Thin crusts of this coral spread low over rock in shallow reef waters between one and thirty metres, taking a blue or purple cast that sets it apart from the dull browns around it. Like most porites it grows slowly and carries symbiotic algae in its tissue, and the IUCN lists it as near threatened.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Poritidae › Porites

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 288892.

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How deep does the Blue Crust Coral live?: The Blue Crust Coral (Porites branneri) is typically found at 1–30 m.