Family: |
Oreasteridae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 60 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: from the Philippines to Australia and the Melanesia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in sandy-rocky intertidal regions and on reef platform at depths of 1 to 60 m (Ref. 800). In shallow waters with seagrasses and macroalgae (Ref. 82802). Feeds on carrion (Ref. 800). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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