Family: |
Creediidae (Sandburrowers) |
Max. size: |
7.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 6 m |
Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Buries itself in areas of broken shell and gravel with only the head exposed. Darts away and dives into the sand when disturbed. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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