| Family: |
Nereididae () |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 4 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific and the Mediterranean Sea. Tropical and subtropical. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Common in intertidal and shallow marine waters (Ref. 107800). Members of the genus Perinereis are found in intertidal mud flats, a source of food for wading birds and fish (Ref. 86799). Probably omnivores and scavengers as some species have been observed feeding on algae while others feed on invertebrates (e.g. ascidians) and carrion (Ref. 107862). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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