Metridium farcimen  (Giant Plumose Anemone)

© Neil McDaniel (Photo ID #74378)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location	Tyler Rock, Barkley Sound
Photographer	Neil McDaniel
Habitat	marine, subtidal
Photo Date
Upload Date	December 30, 2014
Elevation (m)	-20
Latitude	48.9499333333333
Longitude	-125.035466666667
Photo ID #	74378
Comments	Giant plumose anemone. This stately-looking species reaches 1 metre in height and is the largest anemone found in BC waters. Depending upon the location individuals are white or orange or of both colours. Orange specimens are more common in Sechelt Inlet, for example.