Rubbery Zoanthid
Palythoa tuberculosa
Also known as: Carpet Zoanthid, Encrusting Zoanthid, Fluorescent Coralcrust Anemone, Grey Colonial Zoanthid, Pillow Zoanthid, Rubber Coral, Rubber Zoanthid, Sea Mat Zoanthid, Tuberculose Button Polyp, Zoo's Rubber Coral
- Carpet Zoanthid
- Encrusting Zoanthid
- Fluorescent Coralcrust Anemone
- Grey Colonial Zoanthid
- Pillow Zoanthid
- Rubber Coral
- Rubber Zoanthid
- Sea Mat Zoanthid
- Tuberculose Button Polyp
- Zoo's Rubber Coral
Overview
Found in colonies, engulfing rocks and rubble, over shallow surge zones, of lagoons and reef slopes.
Most often zoanthids look like small sea anemones.
This encrusting species has a sandy leathery feel unlike its soft-bodied relatives.
Zoanthids can be very toxic, it is believed that Hawaiian warriors used to dip their spearheads into the juices of zoanthids.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-Pacific
- Country only · 4
Found in colonies, engulfing rocks and rubble, over shallow surge zones, of lagoons and reef slopes.
Adult photos 4
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