Summary ³

This species occurs in the shallow subtidal in sandy patches between rocky reefs, and on deeper reef flats in groups of 12–15.

Relatively common in the shallow subtidal around Hohoura, Tutukaka, and Rodney from 3–15 m. Outlying records from Mayor Island and Three Kings at around 120 m.

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More Info

• iNaturalist NZ taxon page
• Animal Diversity Web
• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• World Register of Marine Species

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