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Phylum Cnidaria > Class Anthozoa > Subclass Zoantharia/Hexacorallia > Order Actiniaria > Genus Phymanthus
Banded frilly anemone
Phymanthus sp.*
Family Phymantidae
updated Aug 10
Where seen? This banded frilly sea anemone is seen on many of our Southern shores. Usually among coral rubble.

Features: Diameter with tentacles extended 8-12cm. Tentacles with many fine 'branches' that are bright yellow or white, forming contrasting bars across the usually darker tentacles. Generally all the tentacles are same colour usually brown or greenish. Oral disk with radiating pale lines and small dark spots.

Sentosa, Aug 05

Sisters Island, Jun 07

Just ate a crab?

Banded frilly anemones on Singapore shores


Terumbu Selegie, Jun 11

Pulau Semakau, Aug 07

Raffles Lighthous, May 04

video clips and more photos of banded frilly anemones on Singapore shores
northern shores
southern shores part 1 | part 2 | part 3 | part 4


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