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Crown-of-Thorns Sea Star (red)

Acanthaster planci

Seabook: Crown-of-Thorns Sea Star (red)

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Max Weight

Max Depth

65 m

Description

Acanthaster planci is a large, multiple-armed starfish (or seastar) that usually preys upon hard, or stony, coral polyps (Scleractinia). The crown-of-thorns sea star receives its name from venomous thorn-like spines that cover its upper surface, resembling the Biblical crown of thorns. It is one of the largest sea stars... Read more in Seabook

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white
brown
orange
red

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef