How deep does the Knobby Cactus Coral live?

The Knobby Cactus Coral (Mycetophyllia aliciae) is typically found at 0–73 m.

Knobby Cactus Coral

Mycetophyllia aliciae

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 0–73 m
IUCN status: LC

Deep folded ridges give this cactus coral its knobby, brain like surface as it spreads across most reef habitats from the shallows down to about 73 metres. It carries symbiotic algae in its tissue and feeds on plankton it catches at night.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Faviidae › Mycetophyllia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 290424.

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How deep does the Knobby Cactus Coral live?: The Knobby Cactus Coral (Mycetophyllia aliciae) is typically found at 0–73 m.