| Family: |
Siderastreidae () |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Mozambique to Philippines, Micronesia and Fiji. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found on shallow reef environments or sandy lagoons where colonies are often partly buried in sand (Ref. 847). Specifically found on sandy-scoured rocks and at the base of coral reefs (Ref. 102838). Found in environments with very high salinity and high temperature (Ref. 98471). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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