Family: |
Siphonariidae (false limpets) |
Max. size: |
2.4 cm DL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 5 years |
Environment: |
benthic; marine |
Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific, Southwest Atlantic and Antarctic Indian Ocean. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
It is found in intertidal areas of rocky coasts in rock crevices, artificial substrates, on barnacles or mussels (Ref. 87801). It is also found in forests of Macrocystis pyrifera (Ref. 92889). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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