Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Reefs

Magnificent Sea Anemone
Radianthus magnifica
Magnificent Sea Anemone
Also known as: Ritteri anemone
Category: Sea Anemones
Scientific Name: Radianthus magnifica
Synonyms: Heteractis magnifica
Size: Up to 2 ft. (60 cm)  
Depth: 15-60 ft. (5-18 m)
Distribution: Indo-Pacific
Cnidaria (Phylum)
└Anthozoa (Subphylum)
 └Hexacorallia (Class)
  └Actiniaria (Order)
   └Stichodactylidae (Family)
    └Radianthus (Genus)

Cnidarians
Sea Anemones

Magnificent Sea Anemone

Sun Anemone

Merten's Sea Anemone

Adhesive Sea Anemone

Sponge Anemone

Warty Sea Anemone

Red Warty Sea Anemone

Giant Anemone

Bulb-Tentacle Sea Anemone

Corkscrew Anemone

Knobby Anemone

Hidden Anemone

Branching Anemone

Club-Tipped Anemone

Tutle Grass Anemone

Elegant Anemone

Hermit Crab Anemone

Hitchhiking Anemone

Beaded Anemone

Leathery Sea Anemone



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