Pteraster minutus [Pteraster minutus]
Description
As the name suggests, this is a smaller cushion star that divers can spot in crevices or on textured reef rock. Look for a compact starfish silhouette with a rough surface—once you notice it, it’s surprisingly photogenic and easy to track as it stays anchored in place.
Where To See Pteraster minutus
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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