Orthasterias koehleri (de Loriol, 1897)
Rainbow star
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Family:  Asteriidae ()
Max. size:  38 cm WD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 240 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Alaska, USA and Canada.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It is found on rocky and soft bottoms from the very low intertidal to a depth of 240 meters (Ref. 865).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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