Family: |
Catostylidae () |
Max. size: |
35 cm WD (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: from Kuwait to India. |
Diagnosis: |
Up to 23 m wide, central part of exumbrella smooth, with rows of prominent rugged papillae radiating towards the margin; in each octant 12 to 16 pointed velar lappets; mouth-arms about 1.5 times the length of bell radius, sub-cylindrical, distal three-winged portion about 6 times as long as the proximal simple portion; intracircular canal system with fairly open irregular meshes/ |
Biology: |
Depth estimate based on its ecology. Lives along coasts (Refs. 108295, 122814, 122815), in estuarine environments and bays (Ref. 122814). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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