Family: |
Preactiidae () |
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Environment: |
sessile; marine; depth range 10 - 610 m |
Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific and Antarctic Atlantic. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
This is a benthic mobile species found on primnoid gorgonians at depths of 10 to 610 m. It has a mouth capable of opening very wide, allowing it to prey on octocorals (Ref. 87801). Solitary (Ref. 2377). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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