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Bulb-tentacle Sea Anemone

Entacmea quadricolor

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Description:

Also known as Bulb Anemone, Bulb-tentacle Anemone, Bubble-tip Anemone, and Corn Anemone.

The feed on plankton, and grow to a width of about 40cm. This type of sea anemone plays host to 13 species of anemonefish.

Habitat:

Found on coral and rocky reefs, usually a brownish colour but can be found with pink or red tips. Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region, found at depths of 5 to 25m.

Reference Links:

The Bulb-tentacle Sea Anemone - Identify tropical fish - Whats That Fish!

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