Asterias amurensis Lütken, 1871
North Pacific seastar
Asterias amurensis
photo by Stuart-Smith, Rick

Family:  Asteriidae ()
Max. size:  50 cm WD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range - 200 m
Distribution:  Northern Pacific and the Arctic. Temperate to polar.
Diagnosis:   
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IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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