Transorchestia chiliensis (Milne-Edwards, 1840)
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Family:  Talitridae ()
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Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Southern Pacific: Chile, New Zealand and Juan Fernandez Archipelago.
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Biology:  It is found on the flotsam of sandy and boulder beaches in the supralittoral areas. It feeds on organic matter (Ref. 87801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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