This Corynactis Californica is found in water deeper than ten feet and may not be visible in tide pools.

This Corynactis Californica grows no larger than 1 inch (2.5 cm), and is bright red with transparent to white tentacles that are bulbous at the tips.

This Corynactis Californica can be raised in captivity. There it is fed tiny crustaceans including brine shrimp.

This Corynactis Californica is known to carpet the bottom of some areas, like Campbell River in British Columbia, and Monterey Bay in California.