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Asymmetron lucayanum
Asymmetron lucayanum Andrews, 1893
Asymmetron lucayanum
photo by Chu, Elaine

Family:  Branchiostomidae ()
Max. size:  2.8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 11 - 915 m
Distribution:  Atlantic and Indo-West Pacific. Climate: tropical, subtropical.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum depth from Ref. 124788. Filter-feeder (Ref. 833). Coral sand (Ref. 1485). Also Ref. 1478. Found in shallow waters, on sediments containing high percentage of sand and granule, with low moisture and organic matter content (Ref. 124788).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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