Family: |
Ophiactidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 1000 m |
Distribution: |
Southern Ocean. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
It is found in forests of Macrocystis pyrifera (Ref. 92889), between and under stones, kelp, shells, hydrozoans, and on mud at depths of 0 to 1,000 m (Ref. 87801). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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