Comb Seastar
Astropecten polyacanthus
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameAstropecten polyacanthus
Other namesSand Sifting Starfish
SizeUp to 20 cm (8 in)
WeightUp to .20 kg (.44 lb)
FamilyEchinoderms / Astropectinidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters amongst silty & sandy bottoms often in harbours and estuaries
Depth Range0 - 27 m (88 ft)
