Tropical Reefs

Crown-Of-Thorns

Acanthaster planci

Location: Dumaguete, Philippines

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