Mediaster aequalis Stimpson, 1857
Red Sea star
Mediaster aequalis
photo by Ulman, Aylin

Family:  Goniasteridae ()
Max. size:  20 cm WD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 15 - 495 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Alaska to Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Common in shallow subtidal waters on rocks, sand, gravel, shells, pebble and mud (Ref. 93256).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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