Also the Sarcophyton corals tend to produce a lot of toxic compounds compared to other leathers. They are toxic toward other corals due to their release of terpenes (poisons used to ward off encroaching corals). With the production of toxins and the delicate nature of its flesh, care must be taken when handling this species.
They have been known to harm some stony coral species of Acropora like the Staghorn Acropora A. formosa, some species of Porites like P andrewsii, as well as the death of Catalaphyllia, Euphyllia, and Plerogyra species.