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Snakelocks Anemone

Anemonia viridis

Sighting evidence at Isleta del Moro, Almería

Dense carpets of snakelocks anemone — their fluorescent green tentacles extended into the current — cover exposed rock tops at Isleta del Moro from just below the surface to about 15 metres. The green coloration results from a photosynthetic symbiosis with zooxanthellae, and the anemone's health at this site reflects the high water clarity that allows photosynthesis at depth. Anemone shrimp in the genus Periclimenes — nearly transparent with violet markings — live commensally among the tentacles and reward photographers who look closely at the anemone bases.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Snakelocks Anemone is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

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