How deep does the Red Hydrocoral live?

The Red Hydrocoral (Errina antarctica) is typically found at 18–771 m.

Red Hydrocoral

Errina antarctica

Group: Other
Typical depth: 18–771 m

This red hydrocoral builds hard reef like structures across rocky walls in cold southern seas, ranging from about 18 metres down to a few hundred and exceptionally to 771 metres. Unlike soft hydroids it lays down a stony skeleton, forming a living crust that other animals colonise.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Anthoathecata › Stylasteridae › Errina

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 285801.

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How deep does the Red Hydrocoral live?: The Red Hydrocoral (Errina antarctica) is typically found at 18–771 m.