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Spinnaker Anemone - Korsaranthus natalensis Korsaranthus natalensis is a sole member of the genus Korsaranthus. This is a very interesting mobile sea anemone attacking and feeding octocorals. It has a distinctive and apparently constant color - red or orange with white stripes and could be easily distinguished in the field. So far it is known only from South Africa. Anemone,Geotagged,Korsaranthus natalensis,Sea Anemone,South Africa,Summer,Umkomaas,spinnaker anemone Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Spinnaker Anemone - Korsaranthus natalensis

Korsaranthus natalensis is a sole member of the genus Korsaranthus. This is a very interesting mobile sea anemone attacking and feeding octocorals. It has a distinctive and apparently constant color - red or orange with white stripes and could be easily distinguished in the field. So far it is known only from South Africa.

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The spinnaker anemone

The spinnaker anemone, ''Korsaranthus natalensis'', also known as the candy-striped anemone, is a species of sea anemone in the family Actiniidae. It is the only member of its genus.

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Similar species: Sea Anemones
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Jun 14, 2017. Captured Mar 10, 2014 15:47 in 98 Marine Dr, Park Rynie, 4182, South Africa.
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  • DSC-RX100
  • f/2.5
  • 1/100s
  • ISO160
  • 10.4mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.