Pteraster coscinopeplus [Pteraster coscinopeplus]
Description
This starfish is often encountered on reef slopes and rocky areas, where it may look like a patch of rough growth until you get close. Divers sometimes notice it during slow swims over the bottom, especially when it’s partially tucked into crevices.
Where To See Pteraster coscinopeplus
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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