Chalinula molitba (de Laubenfels, 1949)
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Family:  Chalinidae ()
Max. size:  15 cm H (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 23 m
Distribution:  Atlantic Ocean.
Diagnosis:  Clusters of hollow tubes, ramose solid branches: 0.5 - 2 cm thickness; up to 15 cm high, ; or cushions, 1 - 3 cm thick. Oscula on side of branches or on top of hollow tubes: 0.2 - 0.5 cm wide. Bright pink to brownish externally, lighter to tan internally. Soft and limp in consistency. Surface microhispid (Ref. 415).
Biology:  On mangrove habitat, and under coral rubble (Ref. 415).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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