Ophelina acuminata Ørsted, 1843
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Family:  Opheliidae ()
Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 6 - 106 m
Distribution:  Arctic, Indo-Pacific, Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Length based on occurrence record; to be replaced with better reference (Ref. 75621). Minimum depth based from Ref. 127093. Burrows in sandy or muddy habitats; non-selective deposit feeders (Refs. 87179, 96352). In well sorted sediments (Ref. 127093).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known from Tai Tam Bay (Ref. 77636), Nam She Wan, and Tai Long Wan (Ref. 124788). Also known from Tolo Harbour, Mirs Bay (Ref. 125480), Outer Port Shelter (Ref. 125490), and Victoria Harbour (Ref. 125872). Reported from beaches located in the south of Hong Kong Island (Ref. 127093). C: Refs. 77636, 124788, 125480, 125490, 125872, 127103.

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