Pink sea star
A species of Pacific sea stars, Also known as Short-spined sea star Scientific name : Pisaster brevispinus Genus : Pacific sea stars
Pink sea star, A species of Pacific sea stars
Also known as:
Short-spined sea star
Botanical name: Pisaster brevispinus
Genus: Pacific sea stars
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The pink star can reach a diameter of two feet while weighing up to two pounds, and has spines less than 2 mm long. It has a soft, flabby texture that allows it to bend slightly to stay on coral. Pisaster brevispinus is usually found on sand or mud where it catches its prey such as clams or sand dollars. Smaller individuals are sometimes seen on rocks or pilings where they prey on mussels, barnacles, and tube worms. This species is also known to scavenge on dead fish and squid. The giant pink sea star does not tolerate being out of water very well, so it is generally found on the beach only during very low tides. It usually lives at a depth of 180 metres (590 ft).
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Echinoderms Class
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Forcipulatidan sea stars Family
Asteriid sea stars Genus
Pacific sea stars Species
Pink sea star 
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