Fat Anemone

Cribrinopsis crassa

Fat Anemone

A solitary anemone of rocky shores and circalittoral bottoms between five and ten metres, it wedges its base into cracks or anchors to shells on shifting ground. Its column reaches about five centimetres, and a ring of stinging tentacles catches whatever drifts within reach.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Actiniaria › Tealidae › Cribrinopsis

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 100823.

FAQ

How deep does the Fat Anemone live?
The Fat Anemone (Cribrinopsis crassa) is typically found at 5–10 m.
How big does the Fat Anemone get?
The Fat Anemone grows to about 5 cm.