How deep does the Painted Anemone live?

The Painted Anemone (Urticina felina) is typically found at 2–300 m.

Painted Anemone

Urticina felina

Group: Anemone
Typical depth: 2–300 m

A solid, column shaped anemone of cold rocky shores, the painted anemone grips boulders where the current runs strong and sweeps food past its tentacles. It is a solitary carnivore, taking small fish and crustaceans, and ranges from the low shore down to about 300 metres.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 100834.

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How deep does the Painted Anemone live?: The Painted Anemone (Urticina felina) is typically found at 2–300 m.