Paranthus niveus (Lesson, 1830)
Burrowing brown anemone
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Family:  Actinostolidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  sessile; marine; depth range 0 - 108 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Peru. Probably endemic to Chile.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  This species is found with its column buried in sand, mud or small stones in tide pools to a depth of 108 m (Ref. 87801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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