Red-Striped Anemone

Epiactis australiensis

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

Species under review The genus Epiactis is being reviewed within Australia so some debate around species exists some records show E. thompsoni as Australian and as such could be this species whilst others disagree

About

Colour pattern varies, usually with Red and white stripes run vertically up the body, the white sometimes turning a strong yellow or even lime green near the elevated mouth. 60 or so tentacles are arranged in 3 whorls

Size

Can grow up to around 75mm

Habitat

Rocky intertidal zone in rock pools around the low tide mark

Distribution

Southern Australia including Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-12-08 08:55:32)

Quick Facts

Common name: Red-Striped Anemone
Scientific name: Epiactis australiensis Carlgren, 1950
Family: Actiniidae
Category: Sea Life › Other
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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