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Distribution, habitat and conservation
Under water in the Great Barrier Reef, on the east coast of Australia. © R Ling
Distribution
East coast of Australia, from Cape York (Queensland) in the north to Hobart (Tasmania) in the south.
Depth range of 100-500m.
Habitat
Azygocypridina lowryi is known only from sandy sea floors.
Conservation
Little is known about the population sizes or conservation status of this species.
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