Lobed Anemone

Antholoba achates

Lobed Anemone

This lobed anemone settles on rock and on the shells of snails and large crabs, from the intertidal down to about 327 metres. It often shares its column with a small porcelain crab, and can release its grip and drift off when a predatory sea slug attacks.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Actiniaria › Antholobidae › Antholoba

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 287436.

FAQ

How deep does the Lobed Anemone live?
The Lobed Anemone (Antholoba achates) is typically found at 0–327 m.