How to Identify Sphenopidae
Sphenopidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Zoantharia, class Anthozoa. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Sphenopidae Species
Palythoa tuberculosa (Esper, 1805)
Palythoa tuberculosa (Esper, 1805)
Palythoa tuberculosa is a sand-encrusting Indo-Pacific colonial zoanthid that ma…
Palythoa toxica Walsh & Bowers, 1971
Palythoa toxica Walsh & Bowers, 1971
Palythoa toxica is an encrusting euryhaline zoanthid first discovered in shallow…
Palythoa mutuki (Haddon & Shackleton, 1891)
Palythoa mutuki (Haddon & Shackleton, 1891)
Palythoa mutuki is a widespread Indo-Pacific and South American zoanthid whose e…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Sphenopidae?
Sphenopidae animals belong to the Zoantharia order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 6 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Sphenopidae?
Sphenopidae is classified in the order Zoantharia, class Anthozoa, phylum Cnidaria. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
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