Axinella waltonsmithi

Axinella waltonsmithi (de Laubenfels, 1953)

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Family:	Axinellidae ()
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Environment:	sessile; marine; depth range 9 - 33 m
Distribution:	Western Central Atlantic: USA.
Diagnosis:	Surface irregularly corrugated. External and internal color: yellow to bright orange. Rubbery and tough consistency (Ref. 85482). Smooth to the touch. Purple, dark brown, light brown, purple brown, or beige in alcohol (Ref. 081712).
Biology:	Occurs in patch rock or coral bottom at depths between 13 to 33 m (Ref. 81714).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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