Balanus trigonus Darwin, 1854
Triangle barnacle
Balanus trigonus
photo by Ulman, Aylin

Family:  Balanidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  sessile; marine; depth range 3 - 120 m
Distribution:  Circumglobal.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Epibiotic (Ref. 111011). Occurs in subtidal and low tide areas, and it usually covers bare rocks. Found on a dead branch of A. wollastoni (Ref. 2767). Part of fouling communities attached to raft frames in mariculture zones (Ref. 127121).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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