Marianina rosea
Marianina rosea (Pruvot-Fol, 1930)
Rosy marianina
Marianina rosea

Family:  Tritoniidae ()
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific. Tropical and temperate climates.
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Biology:  Found in low intertidal coral reefs; commonly inhabits dead coral slabs and boulders of the reef crest. Found in mating pairs when abundant. Brightly camouflaged (Ref. 101243). Feeds mainly on hydroids (Ref. 101242).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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