| Family: |
Asterinidae (cushion stars) |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 18 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found under rocks (Ref. 128631). Members of the family Asterinidae are very opportunistic feeders, feeding indiscriminately on small epifaunal organisms, detritus, decaying animals and plants, and live algae (Ref. 108108). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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