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Ochre Sea Star

Pisaster ochraceus

Photo by LuisSantos
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Field Notes

Description:

This sea star is very rough. Its orange in color.

Habitat:

Ocean, Tide pool.

Notes:

This starfish was in Point Sal state beach. The beach is full with rocks. These rocks created tiny tide pools.

Species ID Suggestions

Ochre Sea Star

Pisaster ochraceus

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Comments (2)
SuNfIsH
U probably found this at some tide pools in the avila area.
CindyBinghamKeiser
Nice spotting Luis. Welcome to Project Noah and the Southern California Wildlife mission!

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Flora and Fauna of California Wilderness

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PublishedJanuary 21, 2012

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