Amphilectus americanus (Ridley & Dendy, 1887)
American breadcrumb sponge
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Family:  Esperiopsidae ()
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Environment:  sessile; marine; depth range 10 - 100 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Possible endemic to Chile. Subtropical to temperate.
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Biology:  This species is found on steep rock walls at depths of 10 to 100 m. It is often used as a substrate by other species such as tunicates and cnidarians or is epizoic itself (Ref. 87801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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