Crossaster papposus (Linnaeus, 1767)
Rose seastar
Crossaster papposus
photo by Harvey-Clark, Chris

Family:  Solasteridae ()
Max. size:  30 cm WD (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 20 years
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 1200 m
Distribution:  Circumpolar. Temperate to polar climates.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 865.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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