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Polybranchia orientalis (Kelaart, 1858) Oriental polybranchia |
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photo by
Johnson, Scott and Jeanette |
| Family: | Hermaeidae () | |||
| Max. size: | 3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 3 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Assumed maximum length from Ref. 844. This is a nocturnal animal, that is found under rocks and tide pools (Refs. 104419, 866). Feeds on algae (Ref. 104419). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
| Country info: | O: Ref. 124039. | |||