Facelina bostoniensis (Couthouy, 1838)
Boston facelina
photo by Scott, Sue

Family:  Facelinidae ()
Max. size:  3.9 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 2 - 37 m
Distribution:  Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea: Germany, USA and Canada.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It is a free-living species (Ref. 3123), found in hard bottom areas (Ref. 95730). Feeds on hydroids (Ref. 123181).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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