Stichopathes lutkeni

Wire coral
Peitschenkoralle
Ijzerdraadkoraal
Corail fil de fer
Coral látigo

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

Substrate and environment

The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 15 and 125 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size of the colony : 450 cm
The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!