Adhesive Anemone
Cryptodendrum adhaesivum
- Group: Anemone
- Typical depth: 0–49 m
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.