Blister Anemone

Phymactis papillosa

Blister Anemone

A tough anemone of surf battered rocky shores, it clings to the undersides of large boulders from the tide line down to about sixteen metres. It withstands heavy wave action and often shelters a small porcelain crab against its column.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Actiniaria › Actiniidae › Phymactis

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 290760.

FAQ

How deep does the Blister Anemone live?
The Blister Anemone (Phymactis papillosa) is typically found at 0–16 m.