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Pisaster giganteus
Pisaster giganteus (Stimpson, 1857)
Giant spined 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:   
 

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