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Patiria miniata (Brandt, 1835) Bat star |
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Ulman, Aylin |
| Family: | Asterinidae (cushion stars) | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm WD (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 302 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northeast Pacific: Alaska to Gulf of California. Subtropical to temperate. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on rocks, broken shells, gravel and sand on exposed coasts but not on areas under direct influence of the surf (Ref. 93256). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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