Tethocyathus endesa Cairns, Haeussermann & Foersterra, 2005
Endesa saucer coral
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Family:  Caryophylliidae (cup corals)
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Environment:  sessile; marine; depth range 11 - 200 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Probably endemic to Chile.
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Biology:  This species is found on hard substrates in crevices and caverns at depths of 11 to 200 m. It is often mixed with Epizoanthus fiodicus (Ref. 87801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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