Oreasteridae () |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m |
Indo-West Pacific: from East Africa to Fiji. |
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Inhabits reefs at depths of 5 to 40 cm (Ref. 800). Exposed on open substrates (Ref. 102252). Found in sandy habitats, among corals and sponges (Ref. 82802). Feeds on coral polyps and other small invertebrates as well as carrion (Ref. 800). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
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