How deep does the Larger Knob Coral live?

The Larger Knob Coral (Dipsastraea speciosa) is typically found at 2–25 m.

Larger Knob Coral

Dipsastraea speciosa

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 2–25 m
IUCN status: LC

A reef building stony coral, the larger knob coral turns up in nearly every reef setting, from rocky reefs and lagoons to back and fore slopes between about 2 and 25 metres. Depending on the water around it, a colony may stay a small encrusting patch or swell into a massive dome.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 758219.

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How deep does the Larger Knob Coral live?: The Larger Knob Coral (Dipsastraea speciosa) is typically found at 2–25 m.