Blister Anemone
Phymactis papillosa
- Group: Anemone
- Typical depth: 0–16 m
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.