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Polybranchia orientalis
Polybranchia orientalis (Kelaart, 1858)
Oriental polybranchia
Polybranchia orientalis
photo by Johnson, Scott and Jeanette

Family:  Hermaeidae ()
Max. size:  3 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 3 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Assumed maximum length from Ref. 844. This is a nocturnal animal, that is found under rocks and tide pools (Refs. 104419, 866). Feeds on algae (Ref. 104419).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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