Magnificent Sea Anemoneハタゴイソギンチャク

Heteractis magnificaNE— Not Evaluated

This large sea anemone, found across the tropical Indo-Pacific on open coral reef edges, is famous for hosting more anemonefish species than almost any other host anemone. Its long, uniformly thick tentacles and vividly variable coloration, from electric blue to deep purple, make it a striking centerpiece of reef aquariums.

Magnificent Sea Anemone (reference photo)
Photo: Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Source / cropped

Species Data

Classification
Actiniaria / Stichodactylidae Source
Distribution
Found throughout the tropical and subtropical Indo-Pacific, from the East African coast and Red Sea to Polynesia, and from southern Japan to Australia and New Caledonia, typically on open reef edges and slopes. Source

Did You Know?

  • It is a highly generalist host anemone, capable of hosting as many as 12 different anemonefish species worldwide, more than almost any other sea anemone. Source
  • Its column color varies dramatically between individuals, ranging from electric blue and green to red, pink, purple, or brown. Source
  • Besides sexual reproduction, it can also reproduce asexually by splitting its body into two separate individuals. Source

Where to See This Species

1 facilities · 0 individuals

沖縄美ら海水族館 (Okinawachuraumi Suizokukan)OkinawaOpened in 2002

「熱帯魚の海」水槽で2003年から飼育・展示 Source

Conservation Story

Conservation Status

IUCN評価はNEとして扱う。

Habitat

インド太平洋の光の届く浅海。

Threats

  • サンゴ礁の劣化
  • 海水温上昇
  • 採集圧

Conservation & Breeding Efforts

  • 生息地保全
  • 適正な飼育展示

Sources

en.wikipedia.org

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FAQ

How big can this sea anemone grow?
Its oral disc can exceed 50 cm in diameter, with long tentacles of fairly uniform thickness from base to tip. Source
How many species of clownfish can live in it?
It is an unusually generalist host, capable of sheltering up to about 12 different anemonefish species across its range. Source
How does it get its nutrition?
It captures small crustaceans and fish with its stinging tentacles, and also draws energy from photosynthetic algae, called zooxanthellae, living in its tissue. Source

Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org