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Protoreaster

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Protoreaster

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Protoreaster nodosus, Starfish, Protoreaster linckii, Echinoderm, Oreasteridae

Red protoreaster sea stars


Protoreaster is a genus of sea stars in the family Oreasteridae from the Indo-Pacific. They are sometimes seen in the marine aquarium trade.

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Species

The following species are in the genus:

  • Protoreaster linckii (Blainville, 1830) — Red-knobbed starfish
  • Protoreaster nodosus (Linnaeus, 1758) — Chocolate chip sea star
  • Protoreaster nodulosus (Perrier, 1875)
  • References

    Protoreaster Wikipedia