| Family: |
Chalinidae () |
| Max. size: |
15 cm H (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 23 m |
| Distribution: |
Atlantic Ocean. |
| Diagnosis: |
Clusters of hollow tubes, ramose solid branches: 0.5 - 2 cm thickness; up to 15 cm high, ; or cushions, 1 - 3 cm thick. Oscula on side of branches or on top of hollow tubes: 0.2 - 0.5 cm wide. Bright pink to brownish externally, lighter to tan internally. Soft and limp in consistency. Surface microhispid (Ref. 415). |
| Biology: |
On mangrove habitat, and under coral rubble (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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