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Andvakia parva

Local name: blåsfotsanemon

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Overview

The blåsfotsanemon (Andvakia parva) is a diminutive sea anemone characterized by its distinctive blue-tinged pedal disc and translucent tentacles that rarely exceed 2cm in length. This cryptic cnidarian serves as both predator of small planktonic organisms and prey for specialized nudibranch mollusks, occupying a crucial niche in cold-water marine ecosystems.

Blåsfotsanemon (Andvakia parva) faces severe threats from habitat degradation and climate change impacts on its specialized marine environment. The species' limited distribution and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ocean acidification and warming temperatures, which affect the rocky intertidal zones where it occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Rocky intertidal zones and shallow subtidal areas along cold-water coastlines, typically found attached to hard substrates in areas with strong water movement and high oxygen levels.

MARINE· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is blåsfotsanemon classified as Critically Endangered?
blåsfotsanemon is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Blåsfotsanemon (Andvakia parva) faces severe threats from habitat degradation and climate change impacts on its specialized marine environment. The species' limited distribution and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ocean acidification and warming temperatures, which affect the rocky intertidal zones where it occurs.
Where does blåsfotsanemon live?
blåsfotsanemon occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to blåsfotsanemon?
The main threats to blåsfotsanemon are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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