Austromegabalanus psittacus (Molina, 1788) Giant barnacle |
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Family: | Balanidae () | |||
Max. size: | 30 cm SHH (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | sessile; marine; depth range 0 - 35 m | |||
Distribution: | Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: Chile, Peru and Argentina. Northern limit is 39°S. Subtropical to temperate. | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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