Family: |
Ampithoidae () |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
Distribution: |
Southern Ocean. |
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Biology: |
It is found on giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera (Refs. 87801, 92889) and Macrocystis integrifolia (Ref. 87801), and feeds intensively on their blades (Ref. 87801). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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