| Family: |
Limulidae () |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
benthopelagic; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Benthic feeder which mainly consumes mollusks, decayed organic matter and polychaetes (Ref. 74). It is usually found in mangrove swamps (Ref. 70), sandy beaches and muddy bottoms from the tide-line to depths during highest high tide (Ref. 74). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 August 1996 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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