How deep does the Flat Coral live?

The Flat Coral (Cycloseris explanulata) is typically found at 0–40 m.

Flat Coral

Cycloseris explanulata

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

A free living disc shaped coral that rests loose on the seabed rather than building a reef. It lives in shallow, sheltered tropical reef areas down to about 40 metres, and is listed as Least Concern.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Fungiidae › Cycloseris

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 716292.

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How deep does the Flat Coral live?: The Flat Coral (Cycloseris explanulata) is typically found at 0–40 m.