Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Red beaded anemone
Size:
Red beaded anemones can grow up to 4 inches (10 centimeters) in diameter.
Diet:
Red beaded anemones eat shrimp, crab, fish and squid.
Range & Habitat:
In the West Indies and Caribbean Sea, the red beaded anemone inhabits sandy bottoms and shaded ocean walls.
Details:
Red beaded anemones are striking marine animals with large, central mouths surrounded by tentacles tipped with colorful “beads” that resemble flower petals. Due to their appearance, they are also known as “flower anemones.”