Family: |
Niphatidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
sessile; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in mangroves (Ref. 86836). Commensal with amphipods (Ref. 86735). In Belize, it was found in a submarine cave near Columbus Cay at a depth of 10 m (Ref. 87209). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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