Balanus albicostatus Pilsbry, 1916
Acorn barnacle
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Family:  Balanidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits low littoral areas. This is a fouling species. Found in sheltered rocky shores (Ref. 125338). Part of both epibenthic and arboreal communities in mangrove areas (Ref. 128397).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Known from Tai Tam Bay (Ref. 125338); Tuen Mun, Shuen Wan (Ref. 125500); and Shui Hau Wan in Lantau Island (Ref. 125869). Also known from mangrove areas in Ting Kok, Sai Keng, and Lai Chi Chong (Ref. 128397). C: Refs. 125338, 125500, 125869, 128397.

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