Summary ²

The Pacific blood star (Henricia leviuscula leviuscula) can grow to 32 cm (13 in) across. 5 slender arms with a small central disc. Generally orange to red-brown coloration but may possess small grey patched between arms. Found in Siberia, Japan and range from north Alaska to north Mexico. Intertidal zone to 400 m depth. Primarily feeds on sponges.

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1. (c) Jerry Kirkhart, some rights reserved (CC BY), http://www.flickr.com/photos/33466410@N00/415287013
2. Adapted by Strawberry Isle Marine Research Society from a work by (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henricia_leviuscula

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