Genus

Common name: Yellow Polyps

Scientific name: Parazoanthus

Parazoanthus is a genus of colonial anemones often referred to as Yellow Polyps. They are popular in the reefkeeping hobby for their bright yellow to golden coloration and ease of care. These polyps are known for their ability to form extensive mats over the substrate or live rock, creating a stunning visual effect. They are photosynthetic, hosting symbiotic zooxanthellae which assist in their nutrition, but they also benefit from supplemental feeding of planktonic foods. Parazoanthus species are generally peaceful but can be aggressive to other sessile invertebrates by overgrowing them.

  1. Common name: White cluster anemone
    Scientific name: Parazoanthus anguicomus
  2. Parazoanthus axinellae, the yellow cluster anemone
    Common name: Yellow Cluster Anemone
    Scientific name: Parazoanthus catenularis
  3. Yellow Parazoanthus Polyps (Parazoanthus gracilis)
    Common name: Yellow Polyps
    Scientific name: Parazoanthus gracilis
  4. Yellow polyps
    Common name: Yellow Polyps
    Scientific name: Parazoanthus parasiticus
  5. Sponge brittle star tentacles with golden zoanthid
    Common name: golden zoanthid
    Scientific name: Parazoanthus swiftii