Halicnemia papillosa (Thiele, 1905)
Mango seed sponge
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Family:  Heteroxyidae ()
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Environment:  sessile; marine; depth range 10 - 95 m
Distribution:  Southwest Atlantic and Southeast Pacific: Argentina, Galapagos and Chile.
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Biology:  This species is found on steep rock walls at depths of 10 to 95 m (Ref. 87801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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