How deep does the Lesser Star Coral live?

The Lesser Star Coral (Paragoniastrea australensis) is typically found at 0–40 m.

Lesser Star Coral

Paragoniastrea australensis

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

The lesser star coral grows on rocky and gravel bottoms and across most tropical reef settings, mostly between about two and twenty two metres, and even on volcanic seabeds. Its surface is dotted with small star shaped cups, each holding a polyp that builds the shared skeleton.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 817177.

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How deep does the Lesser Star Coral live?: The Lesser Star Coral (Paragoniastrea australensis) is typically found at 0–40 m.