Pteraster ifurus [Pteraster ifurus]
Description
You may encounter this sea star as a sturdy, star-shaped animal with a textured surface that stands out against bare rock. Its overall look is often subtle at first glance, but up close the arm structure and surface details become clear. Divers commonly see it stationary, blending into the seafloor until they notice the star form.
Where To See Pteraster ifurus
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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