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Pycnopodia helianthoides (Brandt, 1835) Sunflower star |
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| Family: | Asteriidae () | |||
| Max. size: | 90 cm WD (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 435 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Alaska to Mexico. IUCN status from Ref. 123434. | |||
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| Biology: | It is found on rocky and soft bottoms from the low intertidal to a depth of 435 meters (Ref. 865). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 26 August 2020 (A2ace) Ref. 123251) | |||
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