Ammothella biunguiculata

Ammothella biunguiculata
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Size: 1.4 cm

Distribution: All SA coastal and gulf waters

Habitat: Rocky coast under rocks

Depth: Shallow subtidal to 2 metres

Ammothella biunguiculata

This sea spider is usually round under rocks. It is plainly coloured, from pale or straw through to dark brown or black. This species is distinguishable by its extermely long, forward-pointing proboscis with an elongated spheroid shape, and equally long chelifores. Its abdomen only protrudes minimally from the rear of the body.


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