Sthenolepis japonica (McIntosh, 1885)
Japanese scaleworm
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Family:  Sigalionidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 15 - 2000 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  In general, sigalionids are burrowing predators inhabiting soft bottoms (Ref. 107382). Motile carnivore that uses a jawed pharynx for feeding (Ref. 125928).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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