Family: |
Alatinidae () |
Max. size: |
5 cm WD (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic; marine; depth range 55 - 2282 m |
Distribution: |
Circumtropical. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Mostly observed in shallow waters near shore, but also occurs offshore in deeper waters. Live medusae collected from Bonaire had hyperiid amphipods in their subumbrella; some had euphausiids and small caridean shrimps in the gut or subumbrella (Ref. 116846). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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