Phellia exlex

Phellia exlex (McMurrich, 1904)
Camouflage anemone

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Family:	Sagartiidae ()
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Environment:	sessile; marine; depth range 7 - 30 m
Distribution:	Southeast Pacific: Possibly endemic to Chile. Subtropical to temperate.
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Biology:	It is found on vertical or overhanging rocky substrates at depths of 7 to 30 m. It prefers shaded habitats. It is known to be sensitive to disturbance including flashlights but does not expel acontia (Ref. 87801). Solitary (Ref. 2377).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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