| Family: |
Asterinidae (cushion stars) |
| Max. size: |
20 cm WD (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 302 m |
| Distribution: |
Northeast Pacific: Alaska to Gulf of California. Subtropical to temperate. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found on rocks, broken shells, gravel and sand on exposed coasts but not on areas under direct influence of the surf (Ref. 93256). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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