Family: |
Acoetidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Arabian Gulf. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Intertidal, found in membranous tube coated with a very thick layer of mud (Ref. 8001). Acoetids are carnivorous 'sit-and-wait' predators, not leaving their tubes more than partially when they forage (Ref. 103470). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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