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Modulus modulus
Modulus modulus (Linnaeus, 1758)
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Modulus modulus
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Modulidae ()
Max. size:  1.65 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 105 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic and Eastern Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  This species is found in offshore, supra- and intertidal cienaga facies, coral reefs, mangroves, drift and reef lagoons, particularly on ascidian, boulder, coral, gravel, mud, rock, sand and seagrass habitats (Ref. 83934).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:   
 

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