Striking Sea Star (species: Euretaster insignis) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Euretaster insignis
Striking Sea Star


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©evolution_dive_resort: Young specimen perhaps

©Francois Michonneau: Striking Sea Star (Euretaster insignis)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Echinodermata
Class Asteroidea
Order Velatida
Family Pterasteridae
Genus Euretaster
Species Euretaster insignis
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Depth range

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Inhabits intertidal rocky shores and coral reefs, often under rocks and stones.

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