orangebandad kamnuding
VU

orangebandad kamnuding

Trinchesia foliata

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinchesia_foliata

Overview

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

The orangebanded kamnuding faces significant pressure from coastal development and marine pollution in its shallow water habitats. Ocean acidification poses an emerging threat to this nudibranch's calcium carbonate structures, while warming sea temperatures may disrupt its specialized feeding relationships with hydroids and other cnidarians. Collection for the marine aquarium trade, though limited, adds additional pressure to already vulnerable populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This nudibranch inhabits shallow coastal waters, typically found on rocky reefs, coral formations, and areas with abundant hydroid growth. It prefers clear, well-oxygenated waters with stable temperatures and is often associated with specific cnidarian prey species.

MARINE· major

Other threatened species in Trinchesiidae

corange-tip cuthonaVU

corange-tip cuthona

Catriona aurantia

Unknown
brokig kamnudingVU

brokig kamnuding

Trinchesia caerulea

Unknown

Threatened in Bulgaria

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
Anthophore estivaleCR

Anthophore estivale

Anthophora aestivalis

Unknown
CR

Isophya gulae

Unknown
Adonis BlueVU

Adonis Blue

Lysandra bellargus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is orangebandad kamnuding classified as Vulnerable?
orangebandad kamnuding 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. The orangebanded kamnuding faces significant pressure from coastal development and marine pollution in its shallow water habitats. Ocean acidification poses an emerging threat to this nudibranch's calcium carbonate structures, while warming sea temperatures may disrupt its specialized feeding relationships with hydroids and other cnidarians. Collection for the marine aquarium trade, though limited, adds additional pressure to already vulnerable populations.
Where does orangebandad kamnuding live?
orangebandad kamnuding occurs in Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Germany, Guernsey, and Ireland (plus 9 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to orangebandad kamnuding?
The main threats to orangebandad kamnuding 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.