Stichodactyla helianthus
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Sun anemone
Sonnenanemone
Caribische tapijtanemoon
Anémone solaire
Anémona solar
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally attached to a reef
- The species can be found between 1 and 10 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the polyp : 170 mm
- Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans
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.