Pentaster obtusatus (Bory de St. Vincent, 1827)
photo by Bos, Arthur

Family:  Oreasteridae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 20 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in sandy areas and seagrass beds at depths of 5 to 20 m (Ref. 800). In shallow waters with macroalgae (Ref. 82802). Feeds on sponge (Ref. 800).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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