Ampelisca brevicornis Costa, 1853
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Family:  Ampeliscidae ()
Max. size:  max. reported age: 1 years
Environment:  benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 7 - 9 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific, Northeast Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Depth based on occurrence (Ref. 2851, p. 719); to be replaced with better reference. Found in estuarine and inshore areas (Ref. 96352), and even marine caves (Ref. 96564). Inhabits sandy bottoms (Refs. 2780, 124788) of silt to fine sand (Ref. 96352). A microvore that feeds on organic detritus (Ref. 96352).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known from Nam She Wan, Tai Long Wan (Ref. 124788), and Long Ke Wan (Ref. 125901). Also known from Tolo Harbour, Mirs Bay (Ref. 125480), and the eastern offshore waters of Hong Kong (Ref. 127103). C: Refs. 119158, 124788, 125480, 125901, 127103; O: Ref. 119158.

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