FamilyActiniidaeAlso known asRose anemone, Bulb-tip anemone, Four-colored anemoneDescriptionEntacmaea quadricolor is a sea anemone characterized by its distinctive bubble-shaped or bulb-tipped tentacles, which appear pale green to white in this image. It hosts symbiotic zooxanthellae giving tentacle tips their greenish coloration when healthy. This species is a well-known host for clownfish and is found across the Indo-Pacific on reef slopes and rubble zones.HabitatShallow to mid-depth coral reefs (1–40 m), Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Polynesia; often in areas with moderate current and high light penetration.NotesThe image is a close-up macro shot showing the distinctive bulbous tentacle tips clearly. The anemone appears partially bleached or pale, possibly under moderate stress, though the green-tipped tentacles suggest some zooxanthellae retention. A purple/pink sponge is prominent in the lower right, and orange sponge in the lower left. Identification is medium confidence as the tentacle tips are characteristic but the full column is not visible.Creatures detected5 in frame- Bubble-tip anemone tentaclesinvertebrate
- Purple/pink encrusting spongeinvertebrate
- Orange encrusting spongeinvertebrate
- Coralline algae and encrusting growthplant_algae
- Filamentous algae and detritusplant_algae
