Orange Zoanthid
Epizoanthus scotinus
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 0–54 m
- Max size: 2 cm
This colonial zoanthid carpets rocks from the low intertidal down to about 54 metres, each polyp roughly two centimetres across. Its orange polyps share a common mat of tissue rather than standing alone.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Zoantharia › Epizoanthidae › Epizoanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283864.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orange Zoanthid live?
- The Orange Zoanthid (Epizoanthus scotinus) is typically found at 0–54 m.
- How big does the Orange Zoanthid get?
- The Orange Zoanthid grows to about 2 cm.