Mithrodiidae () |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 81 m |
Indo-West Pacific: eastern Africa, Red Sea and the East Indies. |
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Occurs at depths from 10 to 55 m (Ref. 800). Cryptic, rarely seen on reef flats and lagoon, very rare on seaward reef (Ref. 102252). Found on a reef slope (Ref. 100368). Juveniles graze on organic materials and adults feed on small, sessile invertebrates (Ref. 800). Associated with coral communities (Ref. 129602). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
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