Chiridota hydrothermica Smirnov & Gebruk, 2000 |
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Family: | Chiridotidae () | |||
Max. size: | 26 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 2000 - 2830 m | |||
Distribution: | Central Pacific: Manus and North Fiji basins and East-Pacific Ridge. | |||
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Biology: | Opportunistic. Lives on different biotopes, e.g., gastropod and mussel beds, barnacle fields, rock cracks. Has the ability to switch between suspension- and deposit-feeding (Ref. 474). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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