General Description

Trunk (column) with green tentacles around the top. Some species brown or with a red mouth. Column up to 8 cm wide.

Biology

This species retains water during low tide periods, making it swell-up and feel like jelly when touched.

Habitat

Rocky areas, including in crevices at mid tide level, to depth of 3 m.

Reefs

Coastal shores

Distribution guide

New Zealand and southern Australia.

Species Group

Anemones

Depth

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

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

8 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