Horse file line

Latin: Actinia equina

Size:

60 mm

Levested:

Hard bottom from the joint down to 10 m.

Distribution:

Widespread from the northeastern Atlantic coast from West Africa to the Arctic. Mediterranean Sea. The entire Norwegian coast.

Food:

Small crustaceans and organic material.

Facts about Hesteaktinie

The horse actinia is very hardy. It can withstand desiccation and large temperature fluctuations. It has been kept in aquariums for more than 66 years.

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