Leptosynapta chela Mortensen, 1926
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Family:  Synaptidae ()
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 2 - 9 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: United Arab Emirates and Oman, Persian Gulf.
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Biology:  Species of Leptosynapta dig and occupy ventilated U-shaped burrows, ingesting sand (Ref. 833).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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