However S. hystrix has a wide range and is a common species , and may be more resilient than other species of coral .
It is gathered for the reef aquarium trade and in 2005 , the total number of pieces exported worldwide was about 15,000 .
S. hystrix has a wide range and is a common species , and may be more resilient than other species of coral .
It is gathered for the reef aquarium trade and in 2005 , the total number of pieces exported worldwide was about 15,000 .