(photos of Dirk Schories, Germany: specimens from Chile, South East Pacific)
Anthothoe chilensis is common in Chile and the specimens are often very numerous and form large settlements. Color varies in some degree, but usually is some shade of yellow. Longitudinal lines on column (which is wider in its upper portion) are characteristic for this species.
Taxonomy:
Phylum Cnidaria
Class Anthozoa
Order Actiniaria
