Stichodactyla gigantea, commonly known as the giant carpet anemone, is a species of sea anemone that lives in the Hawaii, USA, North America, and Indo-Pacific area. It can be kept in an aquarium but is a very challenging species to keep alive and healthy for more than 3–5 years.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Giant 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
- Stichodactyla mertensii
- Stichodactyla helianthus
- Stichodactyla haddoni
- Radianthus magnifica
- Rhodactis rhodostoma — considered poisonous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Cnidaria
- Class
- Anthozoa
- Order
- Actiniaria
- Family
- Stichodactylidae
- Genus
- Stichodactyla
- Species
- Stichodactyla gigantea
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