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Metaplax indica Milne Edwards, 1852 |
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| Family: | Varunidae () | |||
| Max. size: | 1.67 cm CL (male/unsexed); 1.155 cm CL (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in muddy intertidal mangroves (Ref. 106819). Builds burrows with characteristic towers (Ref. 115304) in the low-intertidal zone (Ref. 107481). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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