New records of sea anemones (Cnidaria, Anthozoa, Actiniaria) from El Salvador, Eastern Pacific

RAMÍREZ-ORELLANA, ADRIANA; SEGOVIA, JOHANNA; ACUÑA, FABIÁN H.; GARESE, AGUSTÍN; GONZÁLEZ-MUÑOZ, RICARDO

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Lugar: Sofia; Año: 2024 vol. 20 p. 258 - 267

We report the first records of the sea anemones Anthopleura mariscali, Anthopleura nigrescens,and Exaiptasia diaphana in the Protected Natural Area of Los Cóbanos and Punta Amapala on the coast ofEl Salvador. Additionally, we extend the known range of distribution of Telmatactis panamensis to southeasternEl Salvador. Each of these species is briefly described, and images of live specimens are provided.The geographic distributions of previous records of sea anemones in El Salvador are discussed. An updatedlist of 11 species reported in the country is provided.