How deep does the Corals live?

The Corals (Dipsastraea matthaii) is typically found at 15–25 m.

Corals

Dipsastraea matthaii

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 15–25 m
IUCN status: LC

A reef building stony coral of upper reef slopes, it grows in colonies of closely set polyps separated by shared walls between fifteen and twenty five metres down. Its skeleton adds, year by year, to the framework of the reef. Listed as Least Concern.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 758240.

FAQ

How deep does the Corals live?: The Corals (Dipsastraea matthaii) is typically found at 15–25 m.