Flat Thouarella
Thouarella koellikeri
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 15–731 m
- For divers: safe
This sea fan grows as a flattened branching colony on moderately steep rocky slopes, spanning a wide depth range from about 15 metres down to over 700. Each branch is lined with tiny polyps that filter feed, and the colony itself is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Octocorallia › Scleralcyonacea › Primnoidae › Thouarella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 286563.
FAQ
- How deep does the Flat Thouarella live?
- The Flat Thouarella (Thouarella koellikeri) is typically found at 15–731 m.
- Is the Flat Thouarella dangerous to divers?
- The Flat Thouarella is harmless to divers.