Tortanus forcipatus (Giesbrecht, 1889)
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Family:  Tortanidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  pelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 33 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Swims in random darting motions and pounces on prey, extending its feeding appendages (Ref. 115356).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known from Tolo Harbour (Ref. 77996). Also known from Tai Tam Bay, with seasonal occurrence (Ref. 100002). Present in southeastern waters during autumn and winter (Ref. 126353). C: Refs. 77996, 100002, 126353.

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