Tamoya ohboya Collins, Bentlage, Gillan, Lynn, Morandini & Marques, 2011 |
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Family: | Carybdeidae () | |||
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Environment: | pelagic; marine | |||
Distribution: | Western Atlantic. | |||
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Biology: | Believed to cause serious envenomations to humans despite having only documented three putative stings (Ref. 117277). Confirmed sightings have been made in shallow, nearshore waters (<10 m). Very little is known about its ecology. Preliminary studies suggest that this species appears to be solitary, fast swimmer, and feeds during the day (Ref. 117277). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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