Orange Zoanthid

Epizoanthus scotinus

Orange Zoanthid

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.