| Family: |
Gaimardiidae () |
| Max. size: |
1.7 cm DL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
sessile; marine; depth range 15 - 150 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic, Southern Pacific and the Antarctic. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found frequently on subsurface fronds of brown algae such as Macrocystis pyrifera, epibiont. Brooding species. Very common in algal forests in the southern oceans (Ref. 87801), like Macrocystis pyrifera (Ref. 92889). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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