Adhesive Anemone

Cryptodendrum adhaesivum

Adhesive Anemone

Host to clownfish, this thick anemone settles on shallow coral reefs and rocks, wedging its base deep into a crevice. When threatened it pulls down into the gap, its sticky tentacles giving it a firm hold on prey.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Actiniaria › Thalassianthidae › Cryptodendrum

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 289169.

FAQ

How deep does the Adhesive Anemone live?
The Adhesive Anemone (Cryptodendrum adhaesivum) is typically found at 0–49 m.