Astropecten irregularis

Astropecten irregularis (Pennant, 1777)

photo by Pillon, Roberto

Family:	Astropectinidae ()
Max. size:
Environment:	benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 1829 m
Distribution:	Northeast Atlantic, Eastern Central Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Depth based on occurrence (Ref. 2851, p. 719); to be replaced with better reference. Occurs in fine sand and silt substrate at depths between 50 to 200 m (Ref. 96391). Epibenthic (Ref. 87524) and free-living (Refs. 3123, 96391).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
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