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Leptasterias hexactis

Leptasterias hexactis

Classification

Leptasterias hexactis is a species of starfish in the family Asteriidae, commonly known as the six-rayed star. It is found in the intertidal zone of the western seaboard of the United States. It is a predator and is unusual among starfish in that it broods its eggs and young.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 3,738Canada · 129