How deep does the Corals live?

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

Corals

Lobophyllia ishigakiensis

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

A reef coral that builds heavy fleshy heads in shallow, partly sheltered water away from heavy surf, down to around forty metres. Its large meaty polyps swell with water by day and extend stinging tentacles after dark to catch drifting prey.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 888146.

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