Leptychaster anomalus Fisher, 1906
Pentagonal sand star
Pentagonal sand star
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Family:  Astropectinidae ()
Max. size:  6.8 cm WD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 59 - 1258 m
Distribution:  Northern Pacific: Bering Sea to Vancouver Island and Sea of Japan.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on fine grey or black sand, green mud or pebbles (Ref. 93256).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  R: Ref. 93256.

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