Epiactis thompsoni, the red-striped anemone, is a species of marine invertebrate in the family Actiniidae, found in New Zealand and South Australia. They are commonly found in the rocky intertidal zone.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Epiactis thompsoni 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
- Epiactis australiensis
- Anemonia mutabilis
- Korsaranthus natalensis
- Anthostella stephensoni
- Pseudactinia flagellifera
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Cnidaria
- Class
- Anthozoa
- Order
- Actiniaria
- Family
- Actiniidae
- Genus
- Epiactis
- Species
- Epiactis thompsoni
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