Deeplet Sea Anemone

Bolocera tuediae

Deeplet Sea Anemone

A large solitary sea anemone, the deeplet plants itself in fine muddy clay and waits for prey to drift into its ring of tentacles. It tolerates cold water around six or seven degrees and turns up across a wide depth band, mostly somewhere between fifty and one hundred metres. It poses no threat to divers.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Actiniaria › Actiniidae › Bolocera

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 100817.

FAQ

How deep does the Deeplet Sea Anemone live?
The Deeplet Sea Anemone (Bolocera tuediae) is typically found at 10–2000 m.
Is the Deeplet Sea Anemone dangerous to divers?
The Deeplet Sea Anemone is harmless to divers.