| Family: |
Oreasteridae () |
| Max. size: |
40 cm WD (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 90 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Diameter: 30 to 40 cm. Occurs on living coral reefs at reef edge and slope at depths of 1 to 20 m. Feeds on coral polyps, other small sessile invertebrates (Ref. 800) and other encrusting invertebrates (Ref. 129602). Associated with Periclimenes soror (commensal) found on its undersurface (Ref. 800). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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