Distribution: circumtropical. Two subspecies can be distinguished: Spirobranchus giganteus giganteus in Western Atlantic Ocean and Spirobranchus giganteus corniculatus in the Indo-Pacific.
at Hon Tai (Vietnam) © bruno56
at Tanote Bay (Thailand) © anne
at Selingan Island (Malaysia) © siakenzo1
at Shark Bay (Thailand) © anne
at El Nido – Tour D (Philippines) © jc_mara
at El Nido – Tour A (Philippines) © jc_mara
at Apataki Carenage (Tuamotu Islands) © aurelie
at Isla Perro Chico (Panama) © nicoleguillemin
at Bunaken Timur (Indonesia)
at Balicasag (Philippines) © jc_mara
at Moalboal / Panagsama Beach (Philippines) © jc_mara
at Maya Bay (Thailand)
at Blue Bay (Mauritius) © andrew
at Anse Mire (Guadeloupe) © barbaloulou
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