Calliactis parasitica
Hermit anemone
Einsiedler-seerose
Heremietanemoon
Anémone parasite
Anémona del ermitaño
Attinia del paguro
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
- The species can be found between 3 and 130 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size of the colony : 0 cm
- Diameter of the polyp : 40 mm
- Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans
Relationship with humans
- The species is slightly irritant
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!