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Notobranchaea maculata

Family: Facelinidae Category: Predator Max size: 10 cm

Species information

Habitat: Coral reefs and rocky substrates
Distribution: Indo-Pacific
Food: Algae and detritus
Way of living: Benthic
Behavior: Typically found on the ocean floor, it feeds on algae and detritus, often camouflaging itself among the substrate.

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