Family: |
Macrophthalmidae () |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean. |
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Biology: |
Found in intertidal mudflats (Ref. 128960). Members of the genus Macrophthalmus are detritivores, utilizing detritus from the surface sediments (Refs. 108433, 128960). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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