Red Scaly Seastar
Nepanthia belcheri
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Nepanthia belcheri
Family
Echinoderms / Asterinidae
Size
Up to 4 cm (1.57 in)
Weight
Under .05 kg (.11 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Shallow coastal waters often in intertidal zones amongst muddy, rubble & rocky areas
Depth Range
0 - 45 m (150 ft)
