How deep does the Corals live?

The Corals (Lobophyllia recta) is typically found at 0–40 m.

Corals

Lobophyllia recta

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

A reef building coral of upper reef slopes and fringing reefs, its fleshy lobed surface spread across a wide range of depths down to about forty metres. It tolerates warmer water better than many corals, which may help it hold ground as seas heat up.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 888140.

FAQ

How deep does the Corals live?: The Corals (Lobophyllia recta) is typically found at 0–40 m.