Accalathura gigantissima Kussakin, 1967
photo by Arntz, Wolf E.

Family:  Leptanthuridae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 123 - 655 m
Distribution:  Antarctic Atlantic: Weddell Sea, East Antarctic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Epibenthic macropredator (Ref. 117902). Preys on amphipods, which it pierces and sucks on via its specialized mouthparts (Ref. 117936).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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