Deepwater Coral Collection. Stylaster sp. New Caledonia

Display case measures 12 x 16 x 1 ½in - Sold for $900

Note: Stylaster is a genus of delicate calcareous hydroid coral usually found in deep water. The present offering is a collection of four species collected in 400 meters of water near New Caledonia. Some or all may be undescribed species. Due to the depths in which they live, these corals are rarely seen, let alone collected. Offered in a riker style display case. (Copyright © 2002-2008 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved) 

Bonhams. Natural History, 22 Jun 2008. 220 San Bruno Street, San Francisco // 7601 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles - www.bonhams.com