Family: |
Chalinidae () |
Max. size: |
10 cm BRL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
sessile; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Caribbean. |
Diagnosis: |
Thin erect branches: 0.2 - 1.2 cm wide, 5 - 10 cm long. Oscula inconspicuous, 0.1 cm wide along branches. Smooth surface. Compressible but fragile in consistency. Whitish gray to purplish externally, tan internally (Ref. 415). |
Biology: |
It is an epibiotic species found on submerged vegetation (Ref. 108813). Rare on mangrove roots and peat (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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