Culcita novaeguineae
Common Name:
Cushion sea star
Classifications:
Size:
25 cm
Habitat:
commonly found on coral reef flats down to depths of at least 30 m
Life History:
feeds on a variety of organisms including algae, bottom detritus, small invertebrates and the polyps of some corals. The small shrimp Periclimenes soror lives as a commensal hiding under the cushion star.
IUCN Red List
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GBIF Distribution
GBIF Distribution Map for Culcita novaeguineae not found.