Asteropseidae () |
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benthic; marine; depth range 3 - 55 m |
Indo-Pacific. |
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Minimum depth from Ref. 83942. This species is found in intertidal areas (Ref. 83942), particularly on rocky bottoms (Ref. 3565). Rarely found in reef flats and lagoons and cryptic (Ref. 102252). Feeds occasionally on cone shells on experimental observations (Ref. 108108). Deposit feeder (Ref. 90951). Found in waters less than 30m. Associated with coral communities. Nocturnal. Dwells among dead coral and sandy substrates (Ref. 129602). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Reported from Kermadec Island, but identity needs verification (Ref. 89035). C: Ref. 89035. |
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