Family: |
Asteriidae () |
Max. size: |
52 cm WD (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 650 m |
Distribution: |
Arctic and Atlantic Ocean. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Epibenthic (Refs. 87524, 95730). Intertidal to subtidal (Ref. 80965). Found in exposed areas with sandy substrate. Predatory; feeds on the blue mussel, Mytilus edulis (Ref. 96377). A ubiquitous, free-living species (Ref. 96391). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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