Family: |
Oikopleuridae () |
Max. size: |
0.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 198 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific, Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Marine, planktonic; found in waters with temperatures of 13 to 29°C (Ref. 1134). It has a warm water character, it is eurythermal, euryhaline, and cosmopolitan (Ref. 3528). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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