Skip to main content
Today is National Trails Day!
Close

Crown of Thorns Starfish

Acanthaster planci

Photo by Allen Hoof
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

21.3702, -158.142

Field Notes

Description:

Many-armed starfish ~ 12 inches across with venomous spines; ventral view.

Habitat:

Near shore tropical waters; coral reef ecosystem.

Notes:

Spotted was offshore of Leeward Oahu; location shown is approximate. The date is notional, but correct to within two weeks. Original medium photoprint; print subsequently scanned and image saved as digital file.

Reference Links:

Crown-of-thorns starfish

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment

Sign in to comment

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Underwater Hawai'i
Photographed
PublishedDecember 9, 2011

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies