Crown Of Thorns Starfish
Acanthaster planci
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameAcanthaster planci
Other namesCrown Of Thorns Seastar
SizeUp to 35 cm (14 in)
WeightUp to 3 kg (6.6 lb)
FamilyEchinoderms / Acanthasteridae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters amongst coral reefs, particularly hard coral reefs
Depth Range0 - 8 m (26 ft)
