Family: |
Sigalionidae () |
Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; brackish; marine |
Distribution: |
Northeast Atlantic, the Mediterranean and Indo-Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Species' maximum length from the Belgian part of the North Sea (Ref. 7882). Found in estuarine and inshore areas (Ref. 96352) along the coastal zone, preferring fine-grained sediment with low mud content (maximum of 20%) (Ref. 7882). Inhabits fine well sorted sand (Refs. 2780, 96352). A carnivore-scavenger (Ref. 96352). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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