Tropical Reefs

White Encrusting Zoanthid

Palythoa caribaeorum

Location: Palm Beach, Florida

Scientific Name: Palythoa caribaeorum

Also known as: Caribbean Sea Mat

Category: Zoanthids

Size: disk 0.25 to 0.5 in. (0.6 to 1.3 cm)

Depth: 10-40 ft. (3-12 m)

Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida