Astropecten aranciacus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Comb star
Astropecten aranciacus
photo by Pillon, Roberto

Family:  Astropectinidae ()
Max. size:  60 cm WD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 110 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum length is in body diameter (Ref. 114251).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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