Corkscrew Tentacle Sea Anemone

Superpower

Twists its long tentacles into corkscrews and anchors deep in the sand.

At a glance

Size

typically 20 cm, up to 50 cm

Depth

1–25 m

Habitat

Sand and mud near reefs, with its base buried.

Diet

Stings plankton and small prey; also fed by symbiotic algae.

Can I eat it?

No — this one is not eaten.

Safety

• Dangerous2/10

  Can sting bare skin, but not seriously.

• Venomous3/10

  Stinging tentacles; mild to people.

Fun facts

• •Its long tentacles often curl into distinct corkscrews.
• •It buries its base in sand with only the disc showing.
• •The underside of its column is a bright orange-red.