Sea Anemones of New Zealand

A guide to common sea anemones around New Zealand. Ordered by how often the genus has been observed on Naturewatch.

See also the new NIWA guide

Red Sea Anemone or Kōtore / Kōtoretore ¹
Actinia tenebrosa

Speckled Camouflage Anemone ¹
Oulactis muscosa

Tidepool or Small Brown or Mudflat Anemone ²
Anthopleura aureoradiata

Anthopleura inconspicua

Anthopleura minima ³

Anthopleura radians ⁴

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