Astrotoma agassizii Lyman, 1875 White brooding brittle star |
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Family: | Gorgonocephalidae () | |||
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Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 20 - 1180 m | |||
Distribution: | Southeast Pacific, Southwest Atlantic and Antarctic. | |||
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Biology: | It is found on gorgonians from the genera Primnoella and Thouarella at depths of 20 to 1180 m (Ref. 87801). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
Country info: | C: Refs. 87801, 93015, 116836. |