Corynactis viridis

  • Jewel-anemone
  • Juwelenanemone
  • Juweelanemoon
  • Anémone-bijou
  • Actinia piedra preciosa
  • Attinia gioiello

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

  • The species is generally attached to a reef
  • Often in a cavity or under an overhang
  • The species can be found between 1 and 100 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

  • Diameter of the polyp : 15 mm
  • The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.