| Family: |
Ophiocomidae () |
| Max. size: |
2.4 cm WD (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 13 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: Red Sea to Hawaii and Japan. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Size refers to disc diameter (Ref. 87041). Occurs in small crevices or under stones on reef platform and in shallow intertidal area (Ref. 800). On inner reef flats, extending its arms from crevices and from under rubble (Ref. 97449). Feeds on detritus (Ref. 800) and neuston (Ref. 102356). May be a deposit feeder or suspension feeder (Ref. 102356). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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