Strawberry Anemone
Actinia fragacea
With a red column bearing pale spots reminiscent of strawberry seeds, this anemone is closely related to the Beadlet Anemone but generally bigger. It uses sticky tentacles to capture small invertebrates passing by. On Lihou, careful tidepool study may reveal these striking anemones tucked away where wave action or shade provides some cover.
- Habitat: Rocky shores, often at or below mid-tide level.
- When to See: Year-round
- Length: Up to ~8 cm