Family: |
Pterasteridae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 4 - 106 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Oman, United Arab Emirates and Thailand. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Maximum depth from Ref. 108107. Corallivorous (Ref. 90951). Larvae feed on mucus excreted by its epidermis (Ref. 129602). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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