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Aphrodita aculeata Linnaeus, 1761 Sea mouse |
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photo by
Scott, Sue |
| Family: | Aphroditidae () | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 37 - 49 m | |||
| Distribution: | Arctic, Northeast Atlantic, the Mediterranean and Northwest Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in areas of fine sand (Ref. 96391). Medium level of mobility. Carnivorous (Refs. 96498, 113574). Scavenger and deposit feeder as well (Ref. 66120). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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