Dahlia Anemone
Urticina felina
The Dahlia Anemone features vivid patterns in reds, oranges, and whites, resembling dahlia flower petals when fully open. Its sticky tentacles can trap small crustaceans and other prey. On Lihou, a careful look in deeper rockpools at low tide might reveal these bright anemones attached to stable surfaces, waiting for the tide to return.
- Habitat: Lower shore rockpools and subtidal zones, attached to rocks or shells.
- When to See: Present all year; more likely visible at extreme low tides.
- Length: Column up to ~10 cm across; tentacles shorter but numerous