Megathiris detruncata
Megathiris detruncata (Gmelin, 1790)
Megathiris detruncata
photo by Wirtz, Peter

Family:  Megathyrididae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 25 - 44 m
Distribution:  Mediterranean: Greece. Atlantic Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Preferred substrate; pedicle attachment to cave walls and roofs; boulders, coralligéne; shallow; infralittoral-circa littoral (Ref. 1884).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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