Javier Couper (Predomalpha), New Zealand
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Epiactis thompsoni (Coughtrey, 1875)
Epiactis thompsoni commonly known as the red-striped anemone is relatively large, up to 75mm. The pedal disc protrudes at the base, diameter of the disc is up to 45mm. Red and white stripes run vertically up the body. The white stripes sometimes turning a strong yellow or even lime green near the elevated mouth. 60 or so tentacles are arranged in 3 whorls, are usually white with a mauve tip and can be up to 25mm long. Inhabits rock pools around the low tide mark.
Its a brooding anemone.
Synonymised names:
Actinia thompsoni Coughtrey, 1875 (original binomen)
Actinia thomsoni
Epiactis novo-zealandica
Epiactis thomsoni
Leiotealia thompsoni (Coughtrey, 1875)
Epiactis thompsoni commonly known as the red-striped anemone is relatively large, up to 75mm. The pedal disc protrudes at the base, diameter of the disc is up to 45mm. Red and white stripes run vertically up the body. The white stripes sometimes turning a strong yellow or even lime green near the elevated mouth. 60 or so tentacles are arranged in 3 whorls, are usually white with a mauve tip and can be up to 25mm long. Inhabits rock pools around the low tide mark.
Its a brooding anemone.
Synonymised names:
Actinia thompsoni Coughtrey, 1875 (original binomen)
Actinia thomsoni
Epiactis novo-zealandica
Epiactis thomsoni
Leiotealia thompsoni (Coughtrey, 1875)
