Stichodactyla gigantea

Giant carpet anemone
Riesenanemone
Anémone carpette géante

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.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Diameter of the polyp : 1200 mm
Lives in partnership with one or more fishes
Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans
Lives in partnership with algae
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.

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!