Pteraster caribbaeus [Pteraster caribbaeus]
Description
Divers may spot this starfish clinging to rocky bottoms, often blending in with the substrate. Its textured, many-armed look makes it stand out once you notice the subtle movement as it slowly repositions itself.
Where To See Pteraster caribbaeus
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Echinoderms
Echinodermata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Stars
Asteroidea
|
| Order |
Velatid Sea Urchins
Velatida
|
| Family |
Pterasterid
Pterasteridae
|
| Genus |
Slime Stars
Pteraster
|
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