Ophidiaster granifer Lütken, 1871
Grained seastar
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Family:  Ophidiasteridae ()
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Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 123 m
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean.
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Biology:  Common on reef flats and lagoon. Cryptic. Feeds on algae and microbes (Ref. 102252).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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