Waratah Anemone

Actinia tenebrosa, commonly known as the waratah anemone, is the most common species of sea anemone found in the waters of eastern Australia and New Zealand (where it is known in Māori as kōtore, or kōtoretore). It is found relatively high on the seashore, in rock pools, and various cracks and shaded surfaces such as under rock overhangs in the intertidal zone.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Waratah Anemone being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Actinia ebhayiensis
• Actinia equina
• Actinia mediterranea
• Bunodosoma caissarum
• Anemonia alicemartinae
• Phymactis papillosa

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Cnidaria

Class

Anthozoa

Order

Actiniaria

Family

Actiniidae

Genus

Actinia

Species

Actinia tenebrosa

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