Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Bladdertipped anemone
Size:
The base of a bladdertipped anemone can reach up to 1.6 feet (20 inches).
Diet:
Using its stinging polyp tentacles, bladdertipped anemones catch and eat smaller marine organisms that drift by.
Range & Habitat:
In the Indian Ocean and Red Sea, bladdertipped anemones can be found near or in reefs. In shallow water, they grow in smaller clusters while in deeper water, they form larger colonies.
Details:
Bladdertipped anemones have smooth bases that are usually brown, green or red in color. Attached to the base are long, cylindrical tentacles surrounding their mouth in the center.