Uniophora nuda, Chain of Bays, SA, Photo: Andrew Green
Uniophora nuda, With U granifera, left. Chain of Bays, SA, Photo: Andrew Green
Distribution
Localised
Description
Differs from its relatives in possessing spines on the upper surface that have coalesced into smooth ridges.
Information
Max Size: 20 cm
Sea Temperature Range: 13.1-22.2°C
Depth: 0-60m
Habitat: Rocky Reef, Soft sediment
Rarity
IUCN Threat Status: Not Evaluated
Occurrence: Frequent (17% of sites)
Occurrence describes how often the species is found on surveys within its distribution.
It is calculated as the % of reef sites surveyed by RLS divers across all the ecoregions in which the species has been observed
Abundance: Several (5 per transect)
Abundance is calculated as the average number of individuals recorded per RLS transect, where present.
Edit by: GJ Edgar. 2008. Australian Marine Life. New Holland, Sydney
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