Zebra Coral

Oulastrea crispata

Zebra Coral

Zebra coral builds small, flat colonies banded in dark and pale stripes that blend against the rock they grow on, which makes them easy to miss. It is a tough, weedy reef coral of shallow water down to about 30 metres, and the IUCN lists it as Least Concern.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Oulastreidae › Oulastrea

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 290548.

FAQ

How deep does the Zebra Coral live?
The Zebra Coral (Oulastrea crispata) is typically found at 0–30 m.