Violet-spotted anemone

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Anthostella stephensoni

Violet-spotted anemone, a reference photo
Photo: Seascapeza · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Anthostella stephensoni, the violet-spotted anemone, is a species of sea anemone in the family Actiniidae.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Violet-spotted 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

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Cnidaria
Class
Anthozoa
Order
Actiniaria
Family
Actiniidae
Species
Anthostella stephensoni

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