Scopelocheirus hopei (Costa, 1851) |
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Family: | Scopelocheiridae () | |||
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Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 2543 m | |||
Distribution: | Northeast Atlantic: Baltic Sea | |||
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Biology: | Generalist scavenger but has been recorded attacking spatangoids, and echinoids in general. Dwells in sandy and muddy substrates. Found in depths of 40 to 2500m, with isolated records at 5 and 2543m (Ref. 128630). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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