Lightbulb Anemone (Blue Bellactis)
Lightbulb Anemone
| Name: | Lightbulb Anemone (Blue Bellactis) |
| Scientific Name: | Bellactis caeruleus |
| Family: | Glass Anemones |
| Taxonomic: | Aiptasiidae |
| ID Group: | Anemones, Hydroids, Jellyfish |
| Size: | up to 1.2 in. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen sometimes |
This Anemone is named for its translucent tentacles, which have thin, curling ends resembling light bulbs. The tentacles are banded in shades of green, tan, and white.
The Lightbulb Anemone belongs to the Aiptasiidae family, but its exact species is currently undetermined.
Reference: Bellactis caeruleus, Peter Wirtz, View Source