How big is the Snakelocks anemone?

Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) reaches 5–15 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Snakelocks anemone?

Snakelocks anemone is found between 0–20 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Snakelocks anemone?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Snakelocks anemone?

Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis)

Key facts

Scientific name: Anemonia viridis
Common name: Snakelocks anemone
Category: Corals
Family: Actiniidae
Genus: Anemonia
Size: 5–15 cm
Depth: 0–20 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky, tide-pool
Behaviours: sessile, symbiotic
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean

Description

Anemonia viridis reaches 15 cm across with tentacles extended. Fluorescent green oral disc from symbiotic zooxanthellae, long tentacles with purple or pink tips. Lives on shallow rocks and in Mediterranean tide pools. Hosts the goby Gobius bucchichi which lives protected among the tentacles. Moderate urticating sting. One of the most iconic photo subjects of the Mediterranean.

Photo of Snakelocks anemone

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Snakelocks anemone?: Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) reaches 5–15 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Snakelocks anemone?: Snakelocks anemone is found between 0–20 m deep.
Is the Snakelocks anemone dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Snakelocks anemone?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Snakelocks anemone?: Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Other species in the family Actiniidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 100808)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2256644)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia