How deep does the Arctic Sea Anemone live?

The Arctic Sea Anemone (Halcampa arctica) is typically found at 9–70 m.

Arctic Sea Anemone

Halcampa arctica

Group: Anemone
Typical depth: 9–70 m

This anemone buries its whole body in sandy seabeds between 9 and 70 metres, leaving only the oral disc, tentacles and a pale collar showing above the surface. Disturb it and the entire animal pulls down out of sight.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Actiniaria › Halcampidae › Halcampa

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 100915.

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How deep does the Arctic Sea Anemone live?: The Arctic Sea Anemone (Halcampa arctica) is typically found at 9–70 m.