| Family: |
Diadematidae () |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 2 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific. Tropical to temperate. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Maximum depth from Ref. 102372. Found on fringing reefs where brown algae and coralline algae abound. Species is abundant in depressions and crevices among sponges and other sessile animals. Light-sensitive; forages through the night. Feeds on a wide range of algal species as well as bryozoans and sponges. Also associated with amphipods and chitons (Ref. 102372). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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