How deep does the Crown-Of-Thorns live?

The Crown-Of-Thorns (Acanthaster planci) is typically found at 0–65 m.

How big does the Crown-Of-Thorns get?

The Crown-Of-Thorns grows to about 80 cm.

Crown-Of-Thorns

Acanthaster planci

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–65 m
Max size: 80 cm

The crown of thorns is a large, multi armed sea star bristling with venomous spines that grazes living coral, digesting the polyps right off the skeleton. Reaching up to 80 centimetres across, it feeds at night and can strip whole reefs when its numbers explode into outbreaks.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Asteroidea › Valvatida › Acanthasteridae › Acanthaster

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 213289.

FAQ

How deep does the Crown-Of-Thorns live?: The Crown-Of-Thorns (Acanthaster planci) is typically found at 0–65 m.
How big does the Crown-Of-Thorns get?: The Crown-Of-Thorns grows to about 80 cm.