Phymanthus crucifer

  • Rock flower anemone
  • Rosenkranz-Anemone
  • Anémone à chapelets
  • Anemona rosario

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic

Substrate and environment

  • The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
  • The species can be found between 3 and 20 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

  • Diameter of the polyp : 200 mm
  • 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.