Zoanthus sansibaricus is a species of zoanthid generally found in the Indo-pacific but also off the western coast of South America. The range of habitation has been noted in intertidal zones along with areas below 7 m, but shows phenotypical and morphological differences based on depth and shading. Shaded individuals contain larger polyps compared to unshaded. It can be divided into three reproductive categories, male, female and asexual. Spawning has been observed within the middle of July, using lunar phases as an indicator. Various subclades are theorized to appear based on the time of year.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Violet Zoanthids being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Zoanthus gigantus
- Zoanthus vietnamensis
- Zoanthus kuroshio
- Palythoa mutuki — considered poisonous
- Palythoa grandiflora — considered poisonous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Cnidaria
- Class
- Anthozoa
- Order
- Zoantharia
- Family
- Zoanthidae
- Genus
- Zoanthus
- Species
- Zoanthus sansibaricus
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