How deep does the Storey Anemone live?

The Storey Anemone (Gonactinia prolifera) is typically found at 1–100 m.

Storey Anemone

Gonactinia prolifera

Group: Anemone
Typical depth: 1–100 m

This small anemone can split itself in two across the middle to multiply, and it does not always stay put. The storey anemone lives on rock, shells, and worm tubes from about 1 metre down to 100, and when bothered it lets go and creeps or swims away on its tentacles.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Actiniaria › Gonactiniidae › Gonactinia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 100912.

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How deep does the Storey Anemone live?: The Storey Anemone (Gonactinia prolifera) is typically found at 1–100 m.