Taxonomy

Animalia

Cnidaria

Anthozoa

Actiniaria

Actinioidea

Stichodactylidae Heteractis magnifica

Magnificent Anemone

Magnificent Different-rayed Thread-finger

Stichodactylidae is a family of sea anemones that contains the genera Stichodactyla (carpet anemones) and Heteractis. These sea anemones exclusively reside within the shallow waters of the tropical Indo-Pacific area and are in the main family of sea anemones that hosts several varieties of clownfishes. Most sea anemone species are harmless to humans, but at least some Stichodactyla are highly venomous and their sting may cause anaphylactic shock and organ failure (notably acute liver failure). In contrast, the venom of Heteractis has shown potential in treatment of lung cancer.

Stichodactylidae. Retrieved May, 22 2023, from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stichodactylidae.


Heteractis magnifica, also known by the common names magnificent sea anemone or Ritteri anemone, is a species of sea anemone belonging to the Stichodactylidae family native to the Indo-Pacific area.

Heteractis magnifica. Retrieved May, 22 2023, from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heteractis_magnifica.