Pentaceraster alveolatus (Perrier, 1875) Cushion sea star |
photo by
Tabaranza, Don Geoff |
Family: | Oreasteridae () | |||
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Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 60 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: from the Philippines to Australia and the Melanesia. | |||
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Biology: | Occurs in sandy-rocky intertidal regions and on reef platform at depths of 1 to 60 m (Ref. 800). In shallow waters with seagrasses and macroalgae (Ref. 82802). Feeds on carrion (Ref. 800). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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