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Pentaster obtusatus (Bory de St. Vincent, 1827) |
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photo by
Bos, Arthur |
| Family: | Oreasteridae () | |||
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| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in sandy areas and seagrass beds at depths of 5 to 20 m (Ref. 800). In shallow waters with macroalgae (Ref. 82802). Feeds on sponge (Ref. 800). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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