Phymactis papillosa, Blister anemone

Phymactis papillosa   (Lesson, 1830)

Blister anemone

Native range | All suitable habitat | Point map | Year 2050
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Classification / Names Common names | Synonyms | CoL | ITIS | WoRMS

Hexacorallia | Actiniaria | Actiniidae

Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Ecology

Sessile; depth range 0 - 16 m (Ref. 87801).  Subtropical

Distribution Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences | Introductions

Eastern Pacific.

Length at first maturity / Size / Weight / Age

Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm

Biology     Glossary (e.g. epibenthic)

This species is found on rocky substrates on lower side of large boulders from intertidal to a depth of 16 m. It is known to withstand strong surf and wave exposure. It is often seen with decapod crab Allopetrolisthes spinifrons clinging to column (Ref. 87801).

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It has separate sexes. Longitudinal fission may lead to large clonal aggregations (Ref. 87801).

Main reference References | Coordinator | Collaborators

Häussermann, V. and G. Försterra 2009 Marine benthic fauna of Chilean Patagonia. Santiago, Nature in Focus. 1000 p. (Ref. 87801)

IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-1)

  Not Evaluated 

CITES status (Ref. 108899)

Not Evaluated

CMS (Ref. 116361)

Not Evaluated

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Estimates based on models

Preferred temperature (Ref. 115969): 12.4 - 24.2, mean 19.4 (based on 302 cells).
Price category (Ref. 80766): Unknown.

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