Mopalia ferreirai Clark, 1991
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Family:  Mopaliidae ()
Max. size:  5.1 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 18 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Alaska and USA.
Diagnosis:  Valve colors: Rose, violet, light blue, green, yellow, reddish brown, orange or any combination of these. Girdle: Moderate width and is yellowish to light brown in color. Girdle: Has minute spicules interspersed with larger pointed spicules singly or in groups; there are also random coarse bristles bearing many spicules (Ref. 296).
Biology:  Depth based on occurrence record; to be replaced with better reference. Usually found on the bottom of large rocks (Ref. 290).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known from Prince William Sound.

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