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Ophiocoma erinaceus Müller & Troschel, 1842 |
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Batoy, Corazon B. |
Family: | Ophiocomidae () | |||
Max. size: | 2.5 cm WD (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 27 m | |||
Distribution: | Entire Indo-Pacific except for Pakistan, and western India. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Disk diameter: 2.0 to 2.5 cm. Found in waters less than 30m, among rocks and boulders. Associated with coral communities. Hides beneath rocks and in reef cavities (Ref. 129602). Inhabits reef areas and can be found between the branches of live and dead corals or in rubble areas. Feeds on detritus. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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