Heteractis crispa
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally attached to a reef
- The species can be found between 3 and 40 Meters.
- Common species.
General behaviour of the species
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the polyp : 500 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
- The form of the animal can vary greatly
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
Leathery sea anemone
Lederanemone
Leder anemoon
Anémone-cuir
Anémona de cuero
Anemone di cuoio