Big Island, Hawaii
Bali, Indonesia
Bali, Indonesia
Maui, Hawaii
Maui, Hawaii
Lanai, Hawaii
Maui, Hawaii
Pin Cushion Sea Star
Culcita novaeguineae
Pin Cushion Sea Star
Category: Sea Stars
Scientific Name: Culcita novaeguineae
Size: 7 to 10 in. (18 to 25 cm)
Depth: 3-100 ft. (1-30 m)
Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Hawaii, French Polynesia
Echinodermata (Phylum)
└Asterozoa (Subphylum)
└Asteroidea (Class)
└Valvatida (Order)
└Oreasteridae (Family)
└Culcita (Genus)
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