Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Reefs

Crown-Of-Thorns

Acanthaster planci

Crown-Of-Thorns - Acanthaster planci

Location: Palau

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Scientific Name: Acanthaster planci

Category: Sea Stars

Size: 8 to 24 in. (20 to 60 cm)

Depth: 3-150 ft. (1-45 m)

Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Hawaii, Red Sea, East Pacific, French Polynesia

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