St Thomas, USVI
St Thomas, USVI
Comet Star
Ophidiaster guildingi
Comet Star
Also known as: Red Finger Sea Star
Category: Sea Stars
Scientific Name: Ophidiaster guildingi
Synonyms: Ophidiaster guildingii
Size: 2 to 4 in. (5 to 10 cm)
Depth: 4-35 ft. (1-12 m)
Distribution: Caribbean, Florida Keys
Echinodermata (Phylum)
└Asterozoa (Subphylum)
└Asteroidea (Class)
└Valvatida (Order)
└Ophidiasteridae (Family)
└Ophidiaster (Genus)
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