Firebrick Seastar
Asterodiscides truncatus
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameAsterodiscides truncatus
Other namesSeastar
SizeUp to 20 cm (7.87 in)
WeightUp to .50 kg (1.1 lb)
FamilyEchinoderms / Asterodiscididae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionShallow coastal to deep offshore waters amongst rocky bottoms, silty areas & reef
Depth Range0 - 800 m (2,624 ft)
