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Synapta maculata (Chamisso & Eysenhardt, 1821) Maculated synaptid |
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photo by
Batoy, Corazon B. |
| Family: | Synaptidae () | |||
| Max. size: | 200 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific except for Hawaiian Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs on sandy areas (Ref. 115900), seagrass beds or under rocks on reef flats (Ref. 118). Feeds on organic material gathered using its tentacles (Ref. 800). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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