Species profile
Giant Anemone
Condylactis gigantea
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At a glance
Giant Anemone (Condylactis gigantea) is a cnidarian with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
Confirmed by 195 research-grade iNaturalist observations, concentrated in Florida.
Notable details
- Its tentacle spread can reach up to 30 cm (about 12 inches) across.
- Unlike Indo-Pacific anemones, it never hosts clownfish in the wild.
- Hosts Pederson's cleaner shrimp, which removes parasites from visiting reef fish.
- Found throughout the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico in reefs and seagrass beds.
- Its stinging nematocysts are powerful enough to cause skin irritation in humans.
Where Giant Anemone are seen
Background
Condylactis gigantea is a tropical species of ball anemone that is found in shallow reefs and other shallow inshore areas in the Caribbean Sea –more specifically the West Indies– and the western Atlantic Ocean including southern Florida through the Florida Keys. It is also commonly known as: giant Caribbean sea anemone, giant golden anemone, condylactis anemone, Haitian anemone, pink-tipped…
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Giant Anemone article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Giant Anemone?
Giant Anemone (Condylactis gigantea) is a cnidarian with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
What is the scientific name for Giant Anemone?
Giant Anemone is Condylactis gigantea.
Are there fishing rules for Giant Anemone?
Giant Anemone does not currently have published fishing rules in CatchRules' curated jurisdictions. Identification, range, and habitat are still tracked above.
How can I identify Giant Anemone?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules app for iPhone or Android — on-device identification recognizes Giant Anemone along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.