How deep does the Kings Coral live?

The Kings Coral (Antipathes caribbeana) is typically found at 30–100 m.

Kings Coral

Antipathes caribbeana

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 30–100 m

A black coral of steep reef walls, this species grows where strong currents sweep the drop offs between about 30 and 100 metres. Despite the name its living tissue is brightly coloured, while the dark skeleton beneath gives the group its title.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Antipatharia › Antipathidae › Antipathes

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283884.

FAQ

How deep does the Kings Coral live?: The Kings Coral (Antipathes caribbeana) is typically found at 30–100 m.