Family: |
Pterasteridae () |
Max. size: |
20 cm WD (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 57 - 1225 m |
Distribution: |
Circumpolar: from Artic to Chesapeake Bay and Ireland in the Atlantic and from Japan to USA in the Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found on sand, mud and gravel (Ref. 93256). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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