Cosmotriphora melanura (Adams, 1850)
White Atlantic triphora
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Family:  Triphoridae ()
Max. size:  0.85 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 91 m
Distribution:  Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea: North America.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  This species is found in coral reefs, reef lagoons, and mangroves, particularly on coral, rubble, sand, shell and sponge habitats (Ref. 83934). Also on offshore banks (Ref. 109264).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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