Kingdom Animalia Order Valvatida Genus Mediaster Higher classification Mediaster | Phylum Echinodermata Family Goniasteridae Scientific name Mediaster aequalis Rank Species | |
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Similar Mediaster, Starfish, Echinoderm, Solaster dawsoni, Pisaster brevispinus | ||
Mediaster aequalis is one of the smaller sea stars, ranging in size from 76 to 127 mm (3 to 5 in). It is found on many types of beaches at very low tides, usually negative tides. Also known as the vermillion sea star it is omnivorous. Found along the west coast of North America, ranging from Alaska to California.
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