Parazoanthus swiftii

(Golden Zoanthid)

Size

Recognition Characters

Small zooanthid that inhabits sponges.

Color

Brilliant gold to yellow in Caribbean. Tan or dirty brown at GRNMS. Tentacles are clear.

Habitat & Depth

Associated with and attaches to variety of sponges.

Distribution at GRNMS

Geographic Range

Caribbean, Florida, Georgia

Behavior & Notes

Recognition of this zooanthid is based upon the findings in Marine Sponges of North Carolina.

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