Sthenolepis japonica (McIntosh, 1885) Japanese scaleworm |
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Family: | Sigalionidae () | |||
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Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 15 - 2000 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific. | |||
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Biology: | In general, sigalionids are burrowing predators inhabiting soft bottoms (Ref. 107382). Motile carnivore that uses a jawed pharynx for feeding (Ref. 125928). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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Country info: | Seasonal during spring, summer, autumn and winter. |