BIOTIC Species Information for Phaxas pellucidus
Researched byLizzie Tyler Data supplied byUniversity of Sheffield
Refereed byThis information is not refereed.
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & IrelandCommon off all British coasts
Global distributionFrom Norway south to north west Africa and the Mediterranean.
Biogeographic rangeNot researched Depth range5 - 100 m
MigratoryInsufficient info.   
Distribution Additional Information

Substratum preferences Physiographic preferences
Biological zone Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow Salinity
Habitat Preferences Additional InformationMixed fine substrata
Distribution References Hayward et al., 1996, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, NBN, 2002, Picton & Costello, 1998, Hayward & Ryland, 1990, Julie Bremner, unpub data,
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