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Echinaster callosus von Marenzeller, 1895 Warty starfish |
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photo by
Bos, Arthur |
| Family: | Echinasteridae () | |||
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| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: from east Africa to Japan and New Caledonia. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs on sand, rubble or corals at depths of 0 to 30 m (Ref. 800). Also on sponges (Ref. 82802). Grazes on organic surface of rocky and sandy substrates. Feeds on small sessile invertebrates (Ref. 800). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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