Brooding anemone
# Brooding anemone

The brooding anemone, Halianthella annularis, is a species of sea anemone in the family Halcampidae,.

## Description

The brooding anemone is a pale, fragile-looking anemone, having 24 long, transparent tentacles.

## Distribution

It is found only around the South African coast, from Lamberts Bay to Cape Agulhas.

## Ecology

This anemone is found subtidally down to at least 20m under water. It favours sheltered areas and overhangs.

Juveniles are brooded in a fold of the skin on the column of the parent.

