Paranthura japonica Richardson, 1909
Paranthura japonica
photo by Ulman, Aylin

Family:  Paranthuridae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan, China and Hong Kong. Temperate to subtropical.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on exposed rocky shores, amongst Mytilisepta virgata beds (Ref. 126136). Motile surface deposit feeder (Ref. 125928).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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