Amphoroidea typa Milne-Edwards, 1840
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Family:  Sphaeromatidae ()
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Probably endemic to Chile.
Diagnosis:  Its body length is 1.5 to 2 cm. Its color range is from green to brown with dots, similar to its host algae. In both live and preserved specimens, it has dark or reddish round eyes.
Biology:  Inhabits shallow waters (Ref. 3113) and are found clinging firmly on the blades of large kelps like Macrosystis spp. and Lessonia spp. which they also feed on (Ref. 87801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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