Celerina heffernani (Livingstone, 1931)
Heffernani's sea star
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Family:  Ophidiasteridae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 40 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Philippines to Solomon Islands and the Great Barrier Reef.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in shallow living reef areas at depths of 5 to 40 m. Feeds on detritus and small invertebrates (Ref. 800).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Known from Amboina, Maluku.

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