Beadlet anemone  (Actinia equina)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

Very common on most rocky shores of Britain. Elsewhere, this species is found from the White Sea in Russia to the West coast of Africa, and is found in the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean (4).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

This anemone attaches to hard surfaces and is found from the upper to lower shore, down to depths of 20 m (2). It can also tolerate brackish water and may be found in estuaries (1).

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