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Benthic; depth range 4 - 15 m (Ref. 107862). Tropical
Indian Ocean.
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Found on soft substrata in sheltered areas of coral reefs (Refs. 106821, 129602). Members of the family Oreasteridae feed mainly both on epifaunal organisms (colonial and/or encrusting organisms) and on surface detritus (Ref. 108108). Suspected to suck and ingest epibenthic felt of microorganisms and perhaps organic substances (Ref. 108109).
Al-Ansi, M.A. and J.A. Al-Khayat. 1999. (Ref. 107745)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435)
CITES status (Ref. 108899)
Not Evaluated
Not Evaluated
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Harmless
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