How deep does the Knob Coral live?

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

Knob Coral

Dipsastraea veroni

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

A reef building stony coral, the knob coral grows on reef slopes, rocky reefs and lagoons down to about 40 metres. Its rounded colonies add to the framework of the reef and house countless small creatures within the structure.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 758232.

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