Astrometis sertulifera
Astrometis sertulifera (Xantus, 1860)
Fragile rainbow star
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Family:  Asteriidae ()
Max. size:  25 cm WD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: USA and Galapagos.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It is found on rocky bottoms from the low intertidal to a depth of 40 meters (Ref. 865).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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