Phoronopsis californica Hilton, 1930
California phoronid
Phoronopsis californica
photo by Wirtz, Peter

Family:  Phoronidae ()
Max. size:  4 cm H (male/unsexed)
Environment:  sessile; marine; depth range 0 - 35 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It is found on soft bottoms from the low intertidal to a depth of 35 meters (Ref. 865).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:   
 

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