Cylinder Anemone
Cerianthus Membranaceus
< 40 cm
Max diameter
1–40 m
Depth
Common
Rarity
Sandy & muddy bottom
Cavities & crevicesMediterranean Sea, Temperate Atlantic
About
Overview
The Cylinder Anemone (Cerianthus membranaceus) is a large, solitary cnidarian known for its distinctive tube-dwelling lifestyle. Unlike many other anemones, it resides within a protective, mucus-based tube that it constructs and buries into soft substrates like sand or silt.
Distribution
Based on iNaturalist community observations