Orange Deep-Water Anemone

Actinostola chilensis

Orange Deep-Water Anemone

This orange anemone grips rocky walls in exposed water from twenty metres down to nearly three hundred. A solitary species, it occasionally settles on living surfaces and uses its tentacles to capture passing food.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Actiniaria › Actinostolidae › Actinostola

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283449.

FAQ

How deep does the Orange Deep-Water Anemone live?
The Orange Deep-Water Anemone (Actinostola chilensis) is typically found at 20–278 m.
Is the Orange Deep-Water Anemone dangerous to divers?
The Orange Deep-Water Anemone is harmless to divers.