korallanemon
Edwardsiella loveni
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.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Cnidaria
Class
Anthozoa
Order
Actiniaria
Family
Edwardsiidae
Genus
Edwardsiella
korallanemon belongs to the family Edwardsiidae, order Actiniaria, within the Anthozoa class.
Species Profile
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.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
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.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
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.
Climate change and ocean acidification
Coastal development and habitat destruction
Coral reef degradation
Marine pollution and water quality degradation
Limited geographic range making population vulnerable
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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). korallanemon (Edwardsiella loveni). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/korallanemon