Zebra Coral
Oulastrea crispata
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- IUCN status: LC
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.