How deep does the Lesser Valley Coral live?

The Lesser Valley Coral (Platygyra acuta) is typically found at 0–30 m.

Lesser Valley Coral

Platygyra acuta

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

The lesser valley coral builds colonies on fringing reefs as well as the rear and foreslopes of reefs and in lagoons, from the shallows down to about 30 metres. Its surface forms the winding ridges and valleys typical of brain corals, and the IUCN lists it as Least Concern.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Merulinidae › Platygyra

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 289203.

FAQ

How deep does the Lesser Valley Coral live?: The Lesser Valley Coral (Platygyra acuta) is typically found at 0–30 m.