Family: |
Macrophthalmidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 18 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Subtidal, found on sandy bottom at a depth of 18 m (Ref. 107234). Members of the genus Macrophthalmus are detritivores, utilizing detritus from the surface sediments (Ref. 108433). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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