Family: |
Briareidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
sessile; marine; depth range 8 - 58 m |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found on sandy bottoms with gorgonians, antipatharians and sponges, mostly in littoral areas. Also on fringing steep slopes, and reef edges with dense coral cover, or overhang walls in caves (Ref. 129579). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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