Macrophiothrix longipeda (Lamarck, 1816) |
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Batoy, Corazon B. |
Family: | Ophiodermatidae () | |||
Max. size: | 2 cm WD (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 290 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific. | |||
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Biology: | Occurs buried in sand or under boulders of shallow intertidal areas to depths of 50 m (Ref. 800). It is found in coral reefs, under rocks or among dead corals (Ref. 87041). Feeds on suspended material and carrion (Ref. 800). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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