Henricia sanguinolenta

Henricia sanguinolenta (Müller, 1776)
Blood sea star

photo by Harvey-Clark, Chris

Family:	Echinasteridae ()
Max. size:	15 cm WD (male/unsexed)
Environment:	benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 2400 m
Distribution:	Eastern Pacific, North Atlantic and the Arctic: North Sea and the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	It is found on rocks and soft bottoms in subtidal areas to a depth of 2,400 meters (Ref. 865). A carnivore; trophic level 3.1 (Ref. 96418). Feeds on at least 12 species of sponges and a common food item is Isodictya spp. (Ref. 96505). Occasionally relies on filter-feeding, specifically during summer and autmn. Opportunistic generalist predator (Ref. 130743).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
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