Leptasterias aequalis  (Six-Armed Star)

© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #2059)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location	Sitka Sound, SE Alaska
Photographer	Aaron Baldwin
Habitat	Usually subtidal, on rocks
Photo Date
Upload Date	October 18, 2007
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Photo ID #	2059
Comments	This relatively thin arms and color help distinguish this species from other small 6-arms. The pink color pictured is common, but more often seen is a light to medium brown form. This seastar readily loses arms, so handle gently. Photo with Pentax Optio W10 underwater camera submerged in shallow aquarium.