Montastrea Coral
Paramontastraea salebrosa
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A reef building stony coral that spreads across flats, slopes and lagoon margins between one and twenty metres down. It is listed as Least Concern and poses no danger to divers who pass over it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Merulinidae › Paramontastraea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 762397.
FAQ
- How deep does the Montastrea Coral live?
- The Montastrea Coral (Paramontastraea salebrosa) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Montastrea Coral dangerous to divers?
- The Montastrea Coral is harmless to divers.