How deep does the Stony Coral live?

The Stony Coral (Favites spinosa) is typically found at 0–10 m.

Is the Stony Coral dangerous to divers?

The Stony Coral is harmless to divers.

Stony Coral

Favites spinosa

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 0–10 m
For divers: safe
IUCN status: LC

A boulder forming stony coral that turns up across a wide range of reef settings, from reef tops and outer flats to lagoons and reef slopes. Its surface is a mosaic of walled polyp cups, each holding a tiny animal sharing the colony skeleton.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 430662.

FAQ

How deep does the Stony Coral live?: The Stony Coral (Favites spinosa) is typically found at 0–10 m.
Is the Stony Coral dangerous to divers?: The Stony Coral is harmless to divers.