Family: |
Balanidae () |
Max. size: |
30 cm SHH (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
sessile; marine; depth range 0 - 35 m |
Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: Chile, Peru and Argentina. Northern limit is 39°S. Subtropical to temperate. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
It is found on hard substrates and shells from the intertidal to a depth of 35 m (Ref. 87801). Sessile and gregarious (Ref. 105577). Omnivorous filter-feeder (Refs. 105577, 106106). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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