Cosmasterias lurida (Philippi, 1858)
Common Fjord starfish
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Family:  Stichasteridae ()
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 650 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific, Southwest Atlantic and Atlantic Antarctic: Subtropical to polar.
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Biology:  It is found on solid substrates like rock, cobble and boulders in intertidal areas to a depth of 650 m (Ref. 87801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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