Heteractis magnifica

  • Magnificent sea anemone
  • Prachtanemone
  • Witte symbiose anemoon
  • Anémone magnifique
  • Anémona magnifica
  • Attinia dal piede rosso

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Substrate and environment

  • The species is generally attached to a reef
  • The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm
  • Diameter of the polyp : 1000 mm
  • Lives in partnership with one or more fishes
  • Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans
  • Lives in partnership with algae

Relationship with humans

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