Porphyrocrinus verrucosus
Porphyrocrinus verrucosus Gislén, 1925
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Family:  Phrynocrinidae ()
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 218 - 310 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Palau.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found attached to downslope sides of slump blocks, among larger boulders and smaller rubble (Ref. 100368). Suspension feeder (Ref. 68823).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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