How deep does the Thorn Coral live?

The Thorn Coral (Stylocoeniella guentheri) is typically found at 4–51 m.

Thorn Coral

Stylocoeniella guentheri

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 4–51 m
IUCN status: LC

This small stony coral forms encrusting sheets across shaded walls and overhangs, mostly in cooler high latitude reefs. It grows from about 4 metres down to around 50, hugging surfaces that get little direct light.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Astrocoeniidae › Stylocoeniella

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 206948.

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How deep does the Thorn Coral live?: The Thorn Coral (Stylocoeniella guentheri) is typically found at 4–51 m.