Thorn Coral [Stylocoeniella guentheri]
Description
Divers often spot this coral as a low, branching or knobby colony with a spiky, thorn-like look that gives it a distinctive silhouette on rocky bottoms. In clear water, the colony’s texture stands out as it catches light, and you may notice small encrusting neighbors growing around it.
Where To See Thorn Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
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| Family |
Starry Cup Corals
Astrocoeniidae
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| Genus |
Thorn Coral
Stylocoeniella
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