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Sea fan anemone - Amphianthus dohrni

Amphianthus dohrnii

Image Keith Hiscock - Sea fan anemone on Eunicella verrucosa. Image width ca 2 cm.
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Distribution map

Amphianthus dohrni recorded (dark blue bullet) and expected (light blue bullet) distribution in Britain and Ireland (see below)

Why do the maps differ?

Sightings Have you seen Amphianthus dohrni?
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  • UK_BAP

Key identification features Key identification features

  • A small species of anemone rarely more than 10 mm across.
  • The colour is pink, buff, orange or red with streaks or splashes of opaque white.

Habitat Habitat

  • It occurs attached to the branches of sea fans.
  • Usually in depths greater than 30 m.
  • Recorded off the west coast of Scotland, off the south-west and south coast of Ireland and off the Lizard, Lundy and Plymouth.

Species facts Species facts

  • Included in UK Biodiversity Action Plan.
  • Reproduces by fission; one anemone spits into two. Records required.

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Have a look at the intermediate review or the advanced review.

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