Family: |
Goniasteridae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 44 m |
Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic and Indo-West Pacific: South Africa to Australia and Japan. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Maximum length of arms: 3.0 cm. Associated with coral communities. Dwells in a variety of substrates. Feeds on encrusting turf over hard substrates (Ref. 129602). Occurs in healthy shallow reef areas at depths of 1 to 25 m. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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