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Oreasteridae
The Oreasteridae are a family of sea stars in the class Starfish, Asteroidea. Description and characteristics This family contains many species of regular starfishes with usually 5 arms around a stiff, convex and often brightly colored body. Whereas some species are very easy to identify, like the "pincushion seastars" (''Culcita (echinoderm), Culcita sp.''), some other can be difficult to tell apart. Selected genera : List source : * genus ''Acheronaster'' H.E.S. Clark, 1982 -- 1 species * genus ''Anthaster'' Döderlein, 1915 -- 1 species * genus ''Anthenea'' Gray, 1840 -- 22 species * genus ''Astrosarkus'' Mah, 2003 -- 1 species * genus ''Bothriaster'' Döderlein, 1916 -- 1 speciesProbably just the juvenile form of ''Choriaster''. * genus ''Choriaster'' Lutken, 1869 -- 1 species * genus ''Culcita (echinoderm), Culcita'' Agassiz, 1836 -- 3 species * genus ''Goniodiscaster'' H.L. Clark, 1909 -- 14 species * genus ''Gymnanthenea'' H.L. Clark, 1938 -- 2 species * genus ''Halityl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choriaster
''Choriaster'' is Monotypic taxon, monotypic genus in the family Oreasteridae containing the single species ''Choriaster granulatus'' commonly known as the granulated sea star. Other common names include big-plated sea star, Hunter-five Seastar and doughboy starfish. This species is harmless to humans. Description ''Choriaster granulatus'' is a large sea star with a convex body and five short arms. The arms have rounded tips, making it appear "phallic", leading to one of its common names being "the doughboy starfish". Relatively large in comparison with other sea stars, its maximum radius is about . It is most commonly pale pink in colour with brown papillae radiating out from the centre but can also be colours ranging from grey to yellow and even red. Location This species is found in numerous tropical waters, including: * East Africa * Indo-Pacific region * Great Barrier Reef * Red Sea * Vanuatu * Fiji * Papua New Guinea Habitat ''Choriaster granulatus'' prefers shal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
