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Pisaster giganteus (Stimpson, 1857) Giant spined star |
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| Giant star | ||
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| Family: | Asteriidae () | |||
| Max. size: | 56 cm WD (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 90 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Canada to Mexico. Subtropical to temperate. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | It is found on rocky and sandy bottoms 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: | ||||
| Country info: | C: Refs. 1306, 93817, 865. | |||