korallanemon
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korallanemon

Edwardsiella loveni

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Overview

Edwardsiella loveni, commonly known as the korallanemon, is a small sea anemone species characterized by its translucent body column and delicate tentacles that often display subtle banding patterns. This cnidarian plays a crucial ecological role as both predator of small planktonic organisms and prey for various marine invertebrates, while also providing microhabitat for commensal species within coral reef ecosystems.

Edwardsiella loveni, the korallanemon, faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to coastal development and marine pollution in its limited range. Climate change-induced ocean acidification and warming temperatures further threaten the coral reef ecosystems this species depends on for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits shallow coral reef environments, typically found attached to hard substrates in crevices and overhangs at depths of 5-25 meters. It shows strong preference for areas with moderate water flow and partial shading provided by coral formations or rocky outcrops.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is korallanemon classified as Critically Endangered?
korallanemon 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. Edwardsiella loveni, the korallanemon, faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to coastal development and marine pollution in its limited range. Climate change-induced ocean acidification and warming temperatures further threaten the coral reef ecosystems this species depends on for survival.
Where does korallanemon live?
korallanemon 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 korallanemon?
The main threats to korallanemon 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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