| Family: |
Asterinidae (cushion stars) |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Chile and Peru. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
This is an epibiotic species found on hard bottoms and holdfasts of Lessonia nigrescens in intertidal areas to 20 meters in depth. It feeds on mollusks and detritus (Ref. 87801). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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