Family: |
Asterinidae (cushion stars) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 18 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found under rocks (Ref. 128631). Members of the family Asterinidae are very opportunistic feeders, feeding indiscriminately on small epifaunal organisms, detritus, decaying animals and plants, and live algae (Ref. 108108). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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