Family: |
Psammocoridae () |
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Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 35 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: South Africa to Japan, Mexico and Galapagos Islands. |
Diagnosis: |
Encrusting. Has a smooth dark blue or brown surface, with no noticeable corallites. Inconspicuous and difficult to be recognized as a coral (Ref. 130769). |
Biology: |
Can be found in shallow waters (Ref. 122680). Found in a wide range of reef environments (Ref. 847). On rocky substrates and rubble (Ref. 98471). Occur in both turbid and clear waters. Inconspicuous and difficult to be recognized as a coral (Ref. 130769). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 03 January 2008 Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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