Epizoanthus scotinus

  • orange zoanthid
  • Zoanthid orange
  • Zoanthid Anaranjado

Distribution

    Substrate and environment

    • The species is generally attached to a reef
    • Generally in an area where there is a current
    • The species can be found between 5 and 54 Meters.
    • Common species.

    General behaviour of the species

    General characteristics of the species

    • Maximum size of the colony : 200 cm
    • Diameter of the polyp : 25 mm

    Relationship with humans

    • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
    The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!