Oreaster reticulatus (Linnaeus, 1758) Cushioned star |
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Family: | Oreasteridae () | |||
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Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 69 m | |||
Distribution: | Atlantic Ocean: USA through the Caribbean to Brazil, Cape Verde to western Africa. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits Thalassia beds and mangrove channels (Ref. 415, 87194). Known as a potential corallivore that particularly feeds on Agaricia tenuifolia (Ref. 86570). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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