Halocynthia aurantium (Pallas, 1787)
Pacific sea peach
photo by Miller, Todd

Family:  Pyuridae ()
Max. size:  15 cm H (male/unsexed)
Environment:  sessile; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m
Distribution:  Arctic and Northern Pacific. Polar and subtropical.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It is found on rocks in subtidal areas to a depth of 100 meters (Ref. 865).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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