Aphrodita aculeata Linnaeus, 1761
Sea mouse
Aphrodita aculeata
photo by Scott, Sue

Family:  Aphroditidae ()
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 37 - 49 m
Distribution:  Arctic, Northeast Atlantic, the Mediterranean and Northwest Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in areas of fine sand (Ref. 96391). Medium level of mobility. Carnivorous (Refs. 96498, 113574). Scavenger and deposit feeder as well (Ref. 66120).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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