species: Actinodendron sp. 2 in Lizard Island area: all known taxa (Lizard Island Field Guide)
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Actinodendron sp. 2


©Anne Hoggett: Actinodendron sp. 2 near base of lagoon bommie, Lizard Island.

©Anne Hoggett: Actinodendron sp. 2 near base of lagoon bommie, Lizard Island.

©Anne Hoggett: Actinodendron sp. 2 near base of lagoon bommie, Lizard Island.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Cnidaria
Class Hexacorallia
Order Actiniaria
Family Actinodendridae
Genus Actinodendron
Species Actinodendron sp. 2

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Lizard Island Field Guide
Lizard Island area: all known taxa

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Distinguishing features

Edgar (2019) calls this species Actinodendron glomeratum.

Size

  • Up to 30 cm (diameter of tentacle array)

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Distribution

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References

References that assist with identification

  • Edgar, G. (2019). Tropical Marine Life of Australia New Holland Publishers, London.