Family: |
Callianassidae (ghost shrimp) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 18 - 366 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Suspension feeder; burrows in various types of sediments; cryptic lifestyle (Ref. 97324). It also inhabits burrows in sponges or alcyonacean soft corals (Ref. 97481). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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