Accalathura gigantissima Kussakin, 1967 |
photo by
Arntz, Wolf E. |
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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