Dermasterias imbricata (Grube, 1857)
Leather star
photo by Ulman, Aylin

Family:  Poraniidae ()
Max. size:  30 cm WD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 91 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Alaska to USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 865. It is found on rocks, occasionally on sand from the very low intertidal to a depth of 90 meters (Ref. 865).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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