How deep does the Tubercular Anemone live?

The Tubercular Anemone (Hormathia pectinata) is typically found at 12–1220 m.

Tubercular Anemone

Hormathia pectinata

Group: Anemone
Typical depth: 12–1220 m

The tubercular anemone clings to steep and overhanging rock walls across an enormous depth range, from a dozen metres down past a thousand. It pulls back fast when light or vibration disturbs it, and lives alone rather than in clusters.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Actiniaria › Hormathiidae › Hormathia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283637.

FAQ

How deep does the Tubercular Anemone live?: The Tubercular Anemone (Hormathia pectinata) is typically found at 12–1220 m.