How big does the Sponge Zoanthid get?

The Sponge Zoanthid grows to about 4 cm.

Sponge Zoanthid

Parazoanthus axinellae

Group: Coral
Max size: 4 cm

This little zoanthid grows in clusters on shaded walls and inside undersea hollows, often carpeting the Axinella sponges it takes its name from. Each polyp stands only a few centimetres tall, and a colony spreads from shallow rock down into deep water.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Zoantharia › Parazoanthidae › Parazoanthus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 101055.

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How big does the Sponge Zoanthid get?: The Sponge Zoanthid grows to about 4 cm.