Palythoa · Palythoa

Mat-forming

Larger-polyped, thicker-skinned relative of Zoanthus, often called 'palys.'

  • Colors trend toward more solid/uniform faces
  • Fewer sharp multi-ring skirts than Zoanthus
  • Larger, thicker polyps

Photographed as Palythoa — morph not yet pinned down

Confirmed to the genus but not an exact morph yet. Recognize one? Propose the specific morph below and vote on others' suggestions — a confirmed match moves the photo to its own morph page automatically.

No photos are sitting at the Palythoa level right now.