Parazoanthus swiftii

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  • Golden zoanthid
  • Goldene Krustenanemone
  • Gouden sponskorstanemoon
  • Zoanthaire des éponges doré
  • Zoantario de esponjas dorado

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Substrate and environment

  • The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
  • The species can be found between 2 and 45 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size of the colony : 10 cm
  • Diameter of the polyp : 5 mm

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.