Crown Of Thorns Starfish
Acanthaster planci
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Acanthaster planci
Other names
Crown Of Thorns Seastar
Size
Up to 35 cm (14 in)
Weight
Up to 3 kg (6.6 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal waters amongst coral reefs, particularly hard coral reefs
Depth Range
0 - 8 m (26 ft)
