Alcyonium glaciophilum van Ofwegen, Häussermann & Försterra, 2007 Glaciar-loving soft coral |
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Family: | Alcyoniidae (true soft corals) | |||
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Environment: | sessile; marine; depth range 10 - 15 m | |||
Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Possibly endemic to Chile. | |||
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Biology: | This species is found on vertical rocky walls of the Tempano fjord at depths of 10 to 15 m. They are known to withstand strong stress from fine glacial sediments (Ref. 87801). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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