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Created 7/25/2022

Family Stichodactylidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC

Stichodactyla mertensii



Tongan Beach Resort, Vava'u, 6 feet


Palau, 4 feet
   

SADDLE ANEMONE

Occurs in sand or rubble, inhabited by several species of anemonefish.  Deeply folded, tentacles tightly packed, short with blunt tips, cream to brown with contrasting bands.  South Africa to Okinawa and Tonga.