| Family: |
Astroscleridae () |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
sessile; marine; depth range 13 - 150 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic. |
| Diagnosis: |
Round masses. Color: cinnamon-tan, cream, orange. Morphology: encrusting, massive. Consistency: hard. |
| Biology: |
Found only in deep reef crevices (Ref. 81728). In Belize, it was found in a submarine cave near Columbus Cay (Ref. 87209). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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