| Family: |
Niphatidae () |
| Max. size: |
1 cm OT (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
sessile; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 2 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic. |
| Diagnosis: |
Massive lobate to ramose. Color: dark green externally, lighter internally. Surface smooth with oscular chimneys; 0.5 - 1 cm diameter. The species is compressible but crumbly in consistency (Ref. 415). |
| Biology: |
Maximum surface diameter: 1 cm (Ref. 415). Depth range from Belize (Ref. 086836). Common on shallow reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves (Ref. 415). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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