Actinia fragacea
| Scientific name | Actinia fragacea |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Tugwell |
| Year of description | 1856 |
| IUCN category | NE |
| Family | Actiniidae |
| Genus | Actinia |
Introduction
Actinia fragacea is a salt water cnidarian.
Who is it?
How to recognize Actinia fragacea ?
Actinia fragacea measures between 6 and 10 cm. This cnidarian is bicolore with a predominantly rouge and blanc body. The also has blanc tasks.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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Sociabilitysolitary
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Dietpredator
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Way of livingdiurnal
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature10 - 20 °C
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Depth2 - 10 m
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EnvironmentBenthic fixed
Biotope presentation
Actinia fragacea is most often found at a depth between 2m and 10m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Species of the same biotope
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