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
Jewel anemone
Common, forms sheets of anemones by fission (splitting). Basically a coral without the coral skeleton.
Habitat
Rocky shore.
Column
Smooth, white to rose or pink, green, yellow, or purple. Up to 20mm high.
Oral disc
Up to 15mm diameter.
Tentacles
Numerous tentacles tipped with knobs. Tentacles vary in size, small ones ...more ↓
