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Patiria chilensis Verrill, 1870 Chilean bat star |
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| Family: | Asterinidae (cushion stars) | |||
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| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Chile and Peru. | |||
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| Biology: | This is an epibiotic species found on hard bottoms and holdfasts of Lessonia nigrescens in intertidal areas to 20 meters in depth. It feeds on mollusks and detritus (Ref. 87801). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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