Jacksonaster depressum (Lesson, 1841)
photo by Poppe, Guido and Philippe

Family:  Laganidae ()
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 50 - 200 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific. Tropical to subtropical.
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Biology:  This is an epibenthic species found on muddy sand in subtidal areas. It has a paddling action that aids it to feed on detrital organic matter on the surface (Ref. 85384).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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