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Urticina piscivora (Sebens and Laakso, 1977)
Fish-Eating Anemone
Family: Actiniidae

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Distribution of Urticina piscivora in British Columbia in British Columbia

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Introduction

A large (to 30 cm diameter) anemone. Powerful stinging cells in the tentacles reportedly enable it to capture small fishes that blunder into the anemone. Deep maroon column. Open coast habitats. Often found on the tops of large boulders.

Note Author: Neil McDaniel

Status Information

Origin Status	Provincial Status	BC List (Red Blue List)	COSEWIC
Unlisted	Unlisted	Unlisted	Unlisted

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Synonyms and Alternate Names

Tealia piscivora

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