Regular Sea Star
Pentaceraster regulus
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Quick Facts
Scientific namePentaceraster regulus
Other namesSpotted Sea Star
SizeUp to 27 cm (10.6 in)
WeightUp to .30 kg (.66 lb)
FamilyEchinoderms / Oreasteridae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters amongst silty & sandy areas often near rocky bottoms & reef
Depth Range0 - 115 m (377 ft)
