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Also known as the sandalled anemone. These tend to be more common along the south and west coats. They can be identified by their white colouration. They are not always orange in the middle but they are always white. They can have up to 120 tentacles per anemone. They prefer to live on flat hard surfaces and require a good water flow to feed.

Habitat


rockpools/tidepools on rocky shores -Rocky coastal areas

Depth


0-40m

Diet

plankton, algae and small crustaceans i.e. -> copepods and amphipods

Length


up to 3cm

Lifespan

Up to 12yrs

Conservation Status

Not Evaluated (NE)