VU

knoppanemon

Sideractis glacialis

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Sideractis glacialis faces mounting pressure from glacial retreat and warming temperatures in its high-altitude alpine environments. Climate change is reducing the availability of suitable cold-water habitats, while increased human activity in previously inaccessible mountain regions brings additional disturbance. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sideractis glacialis inhabits cold, high-altitude alpine environments, typically found in glacial streams and periglacial waters. The species is adapted to extreme cold conditions and requires pristine, oxygen-rich mountain waters with minimal human disturbance.

MARINE· major

Threatened in Faroe Islands

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Frequently asked questions

Why is knoppanemon classified as Vulnerable?
knoppanemon is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Sideractis glacialis faces mounting pressure from glacial retreat and warming temperatures in its high-altitude alpine environments. Climate change is reducing the availability of suitable cold-water habitats, while increased human activity in previously inaccessible mountain regions brings additional disturbance. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.
Where does knoppanemon live?
knoppanemon occurs in Faroe Islands, France, Norway, Spain, Svalbard & Jan Mayen, and Sweden. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to knoppanemon?
The main threats to knoppanemon 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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