(photos of Dirk Schories, specimens from Southern Chile (Punta Arenas, Fuerte Bulnes, Region de Magellanes), SE Pacific)
This species has characteristic exterior and could be easily identified on underwater photos. The species is confined mainly to Antarctic and Subantarctic waters (Ross Sea, Mac Murdo, South Georgia, etc.) and the specimens on the photos are from Magellanes, South Chile.
Taxonomy:
Phylum Cnidaria
Class Anthozoa
Order Actiniaria
