How big is the Adhesive anemone?

Adhesive anemone (Cryptodendrum adhaesivum) reaches 20–40 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Adhesive anemone?

Adhesive anemone is found between 1–30 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Adhesive anemone?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Adhesive anemone?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Adhesive anemone (Cryptodendrum adhaesivum)

Key facts

Scientific name: Cryptodendrum adhaesivum
Common name: Adhesive anemone
Category: Corals
Family: Thalassianthidae
Genus: Cryptodendrum
Size: 20–40 cm
Depth: 1–30 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef
Behaviours: sessile, symbiotic, venomous
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Cryptodendrum adhaesivum reaches 40 cm diameter. Anemone with very flat and wide oral disc with short digitated tentacles forming zones of different colors and textures by concentric sectors (peripheral, medial, central): beige, green, pink, purple, crimson, gray patchwork (hence pizza). Very adherent short tentacles. Lives from 1 to 30 m on coral reefs of entire Indo-Pacific. Listed LC. Host of A. clarkii exclusively. Graphic macro photo subject for its mosaic texture and colors.

Photo of Adhesive anemone

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Adhesive anemone?: Adhesive anemone (Cryptodendrum adhaesivum) reaches 20–40 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Adhesive anemone?: Adhesive anemone is found between 1–30 m deep.
Is the Adhesive anemone dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Adhesive anemone?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Adhesive anemone?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Similar species

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 289169)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2257667)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia