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Junceella gemmacea
| Family Name: | Ellisellidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Coral and Sponge) |
| Common Name: | Sea Whip |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Coral reefs, on rocky or hard substrate. Not found in shallow portions of reefs where hard corals predominate; prefers deeper water with good flushing. |
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| Habitats | Coral Reef, Marine |
| Distribution | Indo-Pacific. |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Habitat destruction; increased sedimentation. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | The group is not yet well studied. |
| Conservation Notes | Extremely rare on Singapore reefs. Some sites should be designated as nature areas or mainre protected areas. |
Status
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Endangered (EN) [2008] |
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References
| References | Davison, G.W.H., Ng, P.K.L. & Ho, H.C (Eds.). 2008. The Singapore Red Data Book (2nd Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 285pp |
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