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Anthothoe chilensis (Lesson, 1830) White stinging anemone |
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| Family: | Sagartiidae () | |||
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| Environment: | sessile; marine; depth range 0 - 60 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southern Atlantic, Southeast Pacific and Subantarctic. Subtropical to polar. | |||
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| Biology: | It expels acontia through its cinclides that can burn sensitive skin (Ref. 87801). It is found on rocky and biogenic substrates, in crevices, or under overhangs particularly in areas with exposed tidepools up to a depth of 60 m (Ref. 87801). Solitary (Ref. 2377). Also found on Macrocystis pyrifera kelp bed and Lessonia trabeculata patches (Ref. 92519). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | other | |||
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