[3] Dofleinia armata is one of Australia's largest species of anemone.

They have a surface that is scale-like and are often observed curling into ball shapes that hide the mouth.

[2] It is able to expand its body and tentacles due to a well-developed hydrostatic system.

[4] This species lives at depths of up to 20 metres in the intertidal zone on sloping, sheltered reefs, as well as in mangroves.

Injuries resulting from contact with this species are considered very painful, and can take several months to heal.