How deep does the Knob Coral live?

The Knob Coral (Dipsastraea truncata) is typically found at 0–40 m.

Knob Coral

Dipsastraea truncata

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

A reef building stony coral, the knob coral grows across most shallow reef settings, from rocky reefs and lagoons to back and fore slopes down to about 40 metres. Its rounded colonies add to the living framework of the reef.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 758228.

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How deep does the Knob Coral live?: The Knob Coral (Dipsastraea truncata) is typically found at 0–40 m.