Asterodiscides truncatus (Coleman, 1911)
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Family:  Asterodiscididae ()
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 14 - 792 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Australia, New Zealand and Kermadec. Subtropical to temperate.
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Biology:  It feeds by secreting enzymes for predigestion of the prey before swallowing (Ref. 82739).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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