Actinodendron arboreum

  • Stout hells-fire anemone

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Substrate and environment

  • The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
  • The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters.
  • Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

  • Diameter of the polyp : 500 mm
  • Lives in partnership with algae

Relationship with humans

  • The species is irritant
  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!