Family: |
Leptanthuridae () |
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Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 123 - 655 m |
Distribution: |
Antarctic Atlantic: Weddell Sea, East Antarctic. |
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Biology: |
Epibenthic macropredator (Ref. 117902). Preys on amphipods, which it pierces and sucks on via its specialized mouthparts (Ref. 117936). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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