General Description

Column usually green with numerous long, thin green tentacles. Colour variations recorded include red or an olive green column with red or grey tentacles. Column up to 5 cm wide.

Biology

Very little is known about the biology of these animals.

Habitat

Under or amongst rocks, to depth of 10 m.

Reefs

Coastal shores

Distribution guide

Southern Australia.

Species Group

Anemones

Depth

Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

5 cm

Diet

Carnivore

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Recorded in Australia

Identify

• Anemones

Conservation Status

• DSE Advisory List : Not listed
• EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
• IUCN Red List : Not listed