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Haeckel's anemone
Actinostephanus haeckeli
- Usual depth0–30 m
- Water temperature23–29 °C
- How commonRare
About this species
Actinostephanus haeckeli, also known as the sea snake anemone or Haeckel's sea anemone, is a species of sea anemone in the family Actinodendridae.
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Where and when
Where it has been recorded
Worldwide
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Depth and water temperature
Depth
Mostly recorded at 0–30 m · Deepest record: 30 m
Water temperature
Recorded in surface water of 23–29 °C
Names and classification
- English
- Haeckel's anemone
Names in 1 more languages
- French
- Anémone couronne d'épines
Other scientific names: Actinostephanus haekeli
Similar species
Tree anemoneActinodendron arboreum
- Branching anemone
Actinodendron glomeratum
- Branching anemone
Actinodendron plumosum
Sources and credits
Names and taxonomy: WoRMS (CC BY 4.0) and the GBIF Backbone (CC BY 4.0). Photos: iNaturalist observers, each under the licence shown (CC0, CC BY or CC BY-SA).
- Depth, temperature, months and maps: records from OBIS and GBIF under CC0 or CC BY.
- Descriptions: Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA, each linked to its article.
- Conservation status as published by GBIF (IUCN Red List).
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