Phyllodesmium magnum Rudman, 1991
Great phyllodesmium
Phyllodesmium magnum
photo by Poppe, Guido and Philippe

Family:  Myrrhinidae ()
Max. size:  13 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range - 8 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Assumed maximum length from Ref. 844. Found at a depth of 8 m on alga-covered reef (Ref. 337). Feeds on the soft coral, Sinularia (Ref. 844).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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