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Leiaster leachi
Leiaster leachi (Gray, 1840)
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Family:  Ophidiasteridae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 183 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific. Tropical and subtropical.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Cryptic, rare on reef flat, lagoon and seaward reef (Ref. 102252). Also on a reef slope (Ref. 97449). Ophidiasterids are typical substrate film-feeders as well as on rock-encrusting organisms (Ref. 108108). Associated with coral communities. Dwells in hard rocky substrates (Ref. 129602).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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