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Gomophia egyptiaca Gray, 1840 Egyptian sea star |
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| Family: | Ophidiasteridae () | |||
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| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 80 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | In Australia, it is predominant in subtidal areas (Ref. 102251). Rarely found on reef flats, lagoons and seaward reef. Cryptic. Feeds on sessile animals, algae and microbes (Ref. 102252). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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