Haddon's Carpet Anemone [Stichodactyla haddoni]
Description
Stichodactyla haddoni, or Haddon's Carpet Anemone, is a sea anemone found in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly around the waters of Australia. It prefers sandy or muddy substrates in lagoons or outer reef slopes. The anemone has a short, broad column up to 1 m in diameter, with a folded oral disc. The color varies, with the oral disc often being green or blue, and the tentacles being brown or green with a pink or purple tip. It is known to host several species of anemonefish.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
True Sea Anemones
Actiniaria
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| Family |
Giant Carpet Anemones
Stichodactylidae
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| Genus |
Giant Carpet Anemone
Stichodactyla
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