Stichodactyla tapetum, commonly known as maxi-mini carpet anemone, is a species of sea anemone in the family Stichodactylidae. It is found in the Indo-Pacific area, primarily around Vietnam.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Mini carpet 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
- Ricordea yuma
- Actinostella bradleyi
- Phymanthus crucifer
- Heteranthus verruculatus
- Actinostella flosculifera
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Cnidaria
- Class
- Anthozoa
- Order
- Actiniaria
- Family
- Stichodactylidae
- Genus
- Stichodactyla
- Species
- Stichodactyla tapetum
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