Isaurus


Isaurus is a genus of the cnidarian phylum within the family of Zoanthidae.

Distribution

Commonly found in the outer edges and water-break zones of reefs around Belize and Fiji, but has been observed at sublittoral zones near Australia.
Isaurus cliftoni is known from Australia.

Reproduction

Polyps tend to be solitary or in small clusters and tend to only open at night.

Species

Isaurus aggregatus Gray, 1828Isaurus clavatus Gray, 1828Isaurus cliftoni Gray, 1867Isaurus gelatinosus Pax, 1924Isaurus maculatus Muirhead & Ryland, 1985Isaurus natans Gray, 1828Isaurus savignii Gray, 1828Isaurus tuberculatus Gray, 1828