Swimming Anemone [Halcampa]

Description

Halcampa is a genus of sea anemones within the family Halcampidae. These anemones are distinguished by their ability to swim through the water, a rare trait among anemones. They possess a long, slender body that can extend significantly, and are equipped with a set of tentacles at the top end for catching prey. They are usually found in cold waters and can vary in color. Halcampa species are solitary animals often found in sandy or muddy substrates where they hunt small invertebrates.

Species
Northern Swimming Anemone
Northern Swimming Anemone [Stomphia lyelli]
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Spotted Swimming Anemone
Spotted Swimming Anemone [Stomphia ocellata]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
Class Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
Order True Sea Anemones
Actiniaria
Family Swimming Anemones
Halcampidae
Statistics
  • Species 2