Is this an acan?

[shamus]

I picked this coral up. I think its an acan, but it looks totally different from my other acans. The polyps really extend out of the skeleton. Closed up its about 2.5-3 inches. Open its about 6 inches. Has anybody seen an acan like this? If so what is it called? Thanks

 

[aromano]

looks just like one of mine

 

[shamus]

Yeah looks the same. I didn't know that the polyps would extend like that. Thanks

 

[Jet Black]

There are may sub sets of acans, someone will correct me if I'm wrong but I believe those are called Acan Lordhowensis.

 

[aromano]

yes that is what these appear to be . other species are echinata, maxima, hillae

 

[Art13]

isn't there another species that starts with a b? like bowerki or something?

 

[shamus]

Thanks guys. I didn't realize there were so many different kinds.

 

[Patwa]

bowerbanki, hillae and maxima are the large-mantled species of the genus

 

[Budman422]

yes that is a nice acan