Andvakia parva
Local name: blåsfotsanemon
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.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Cnidaria
Class
Anthozoa
Order
Actiniaria
Family
Andvakiidae
Genus
Andvakia
Andvakia parva belongs to the family Andvakiidae, order Actiniaria, within the Anthozoa class.
Species Profile
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.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
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.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
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.
Climate change and sea temperature rise
Coastal development and habitat destruction
Ocean acidification
Marine pollution
Trampling from recreational activities
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Andvakia parva (Andvakia parva). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/blasfotsanemon