Orangeball Corallimorph

Orangeball Corallimorph
Name: Orangeball Corallimorph
Scientific Name: Corynactis caribbeorum
Family: Corallimorphs
Taxonomic: Corallimorphidae
ID Group: Anemones, Hydroids, Jellyfish
Size: up to 2 in.
Depth Range: On the reef (10 – 60 ft.)
Sightings: Seen sometimes

This Corallimorph is named for its translucent tentacles that end in bright orange balls. It has an orange or brown disc and can occasionally display other colors.

The Orangeball Corallimorph extends its tentacles at night to feed and retracts them when exposed to light.