How deep does the Closed Brain Coral live?

The Closed Brain Coral (Micromussa lordhowensis) is typically found at 0–30 m.

Closed Brain Coral

Micromussa lordhowensis

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 0–30 m
IUCN status: EN

A brain coral of shallow reefs, especially in subtropical waters down to around 30 metres, with tightly packed valleys of fleshy polyps. Heavily collected for the aquarium trade, it is listed as Endangered.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Lobophylliidae › Micromussa

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 886929.

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How deep does the Closed Brain Coral live?: The Closed Brain Coral (Micromussa lordhowensis) is typically found at 0–30 m.