How deep does the Finger Coral live?

The Finger Coral (Caulastraea echinulata) is typically found at 0–40 m.

Finger Coral

Caulastraea echinulata

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

This stony coral favours sheltered turbid water on flat bottoms, well away from the pounding of waves. Its branching cups give it a fingered look, and like other reef corals it depends on partner algae living inside its tissue. The IUCN lists it as Endangered.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 289576.

FAQ

How deep does the Finger Coral live?: The Finger Coral (Caulastraea echinulata) is typically found at 0–40 m.