How deep does the White Telesto live?

The White Telesto (Carijoa riisei) is typically found at 0–55 m.

Is the White Telesto dangerous to divers?

The White Telesto is harmless to divers.

White Telesto

Carijoa riisei

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 0–55 m
For divers: safe

This branching soft coral forms tangled white colonies on shaded piers, wrecks, reefs and rocky bottoms in turbid coastal water, often where currents run strong. It thrives in harbours between about 1.5 and eight metres, polyps spread to filter passing plankton.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Octocorallia › Malacalcyonacea › Carijoidae › Carijoa

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 395098.

FAQ

How deep does the White Telesto live?: The White Telesto (Carijoa riisei) is typically found at 0–55 m.
Is the White Telesto dangerous to divers?: The White Telesto is harmless to divers.