Order
Common name: Zoanthids
Scientific name: Zoantharia
Zoantharia, commonly known as Zoanthids, are an order of cnidarians that include a variety of colorful and popular coral-like organisms found in reef aquariums. They are known for their ease of care, ability to multiply, and the wide range of vibrant colors they exhibit. Zoanthids form symbiotic relationships with photosynthetic algae, which allows them to thrive in various lighting conditions. They are generally hardy and can tolerate a range of water conditions, making them suitable for beginner and advanced hobbyists alike. Zoanthids are also known for their chemical defenses, producing toxins as a form of protection.
- Common name: Acrozoanthus AustraliaeScientific name: Acrozoanthus australiae
- Common name: warty sea matScientific name: Isaurus tuberculatus
- Common name: Neozoanthus TulearensisScientific name: Neozoanthus tulearensis
- Common name: Palythoa caesiaScientific name: Palythoa caesia
- Common name: ZoanthidsScientific name: Palythoa caribbaeorum
- Common name: Palythoa MutukiScientific name: Palythoa mutuki
- Common name: Grey colonial zoanthidScientific name: Palythoa tuberculosa
- Common name: White cluster anemoneScientific name: Parazoanthus anguicomus
- Common name: Yellow Cluster AnemoneScientific name: Parazoanthus catenularis
- Common name: Yellow PolypsScientific name: Parazoanthus gracilis
- Common name: Yellow PolypsScientific name: Parazoanthus parasiticus
- Common name: golden zoanthidScientific name: Parazoanthus swiftii
- Common name: Giant Sun PolypScientific name: Protopalythoa grandis
- Common name: Button PolypsScientific name: Zoanthus coppingeri
- Common name: Zoanthus pacificusScientific name: Zoanthus pacificus
- Common name: mat zoanthidScientific name: Zoanthus pulchellus
- Common name: Button PolypScientific name: Zoanthus sociatus