Family: |
Acoetidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 421 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Maximum depth from Ref. 8001. Acoetids are carnivorous, 'sit-and-wait' predators, not leaving their tubes more than partially when they forage (Ref. 103470). Uses a jawed pharynx in feeding (Ref. 125928). Found in muddy mucous tubes (Ref. 8001). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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