Asteroidea (starfish)
- Cushion seastar (Culcita novaeguineae)
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Distribution:
Indo-Pacific
Habitat :
On coral in shallow areas
Max. size :
Up to 25 cm diameter
Behavior and biology :
Feed on detritus and on sessile invertebrates, sometimes including hard corals; however, it is not usually a threat to healthy corals.
The body is often bright red or mottled reddish-brown.