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Stomphia coccinea (O F Müller, 1776)
Spotted Swimming Anemone
Family: Actinostolidae
Introduction to the Sea Anemones of BC

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© Neil McDaniel     (Photo ID #74364)

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Distribution of Stomphia coccinea in British Columbia in British Columbia

Introduction


Reaches 8 cm in diameter. Readily identified by the orange colour and small white spots at the base of each tentacle. Releases its hold on the bottom and thrashes side to side in response to contact by the leather star, Dermasterias imbricata.

Note Author: Neil McDaniel

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Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
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