Family: |
Synaptidae () |
Max. size: |
200 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific except for Hawaiian Islands. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs on sandy areas (Ref. 115900), seagrass beds or under rocks on reef flats (Ref. 118). Feeds on organic material gathered using its tentacles (Ref. 800). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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