Fjord Sand Encrusting Anemone
Epizoanthus fiordicus
- Group: Anemone
- Typical depth: 15–34 m
- For divers: safe
The fjord sand encrusting anemone forms colonies on rocky walls between about 15 and 34 metres, its connecting stolons often dusted over with sediment. It tolerates silty water and grows alongside a small deepwater cup coral.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Zoantharia › Epizoanthidae › Epizoanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 446132.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fjord Sand Encrusting Anemone live?
- The Fjord Sand Encrusting Anemone (Epizoanthus fiordicus) is typically found at 15–34 m.
- Is the Fjord Sand Encrusting Anemone dangerous to divers?
- The Fjord Sand Encrusting Anemone is harmless to divers.