| Microphthalmus riseri Westheide, 1994. Family Hesionidae | ||||
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Microphthalmus riseri [Click photo for picture page] 
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| Habitat: | Intertidal. Soft shore. Enclosed harbours only. Infaunal. Depth range: 0-1 (m). Salinity regime: Estuary-like variation. Microhabitat: Surface layer of sediment. Tube: None. | |||
| Occurrence: | Consistently occurring. Density: (m2).
Distribution in NZ: New Zealand wide | |||
| Feeding guild: | Surface omnivore. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Genus Microphthalmus in Family Hesionidae.
Data unavailable Colour: Maximum size: mm total length, mm body width. |
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| Notable aspect: | Data unavailable | |||
| Comparisons: | Data unavailable | |||
| Taxonomy: | ||||
| Distribution: | Endemic. New Zealand. | |||
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| Best References: | Biology: No recommendation. Taxonomy: Westheide (1994) Two new Microphthalmus species (Polychaeta, Hesionidae) from intertidal sand beaches in New Zealand and Chile. Microfauna Marina 9:45-53. | |||
| More information: |
Synonyms, NZ records | Original figures | Original description details | |
| Genus diagnosis | More pictures | Further references (biology, etc) | Family Hesionidae | |
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