Key Identification Features
- It usually has between 28 and 39 arms, and typically reaches a diameter of 16 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in).
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Heliasteridae
Heliasteridae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Forcipulatida, class Asteroidea. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Heliasteridae Species
Heliaster helianthus (Lamarck, 1816)
Heliaster helianthus (Lamarck, 1816)
Heliaster helianthus is a multi-armed South American Pacific starfish preyed on …
Heliaster cumingi (Gray, 1840)
Heliaster cumingi (Gray, 1840)
Heliaster cumingi is a starfish species in the Heliasteridae family found in the…
Heliaster kubiniji Xantus, 1860
Heliaster kubiniji Xantus, 1860
Heliaster kubiniji, the gulf sun star, is an eastern Pacific sea star with arm c…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Heliasteridae?
Heliasteridae animals belong to the Forcipulatida order in the Animalia kingdom. It usually has between 28 and 39 arms, and typically reaches a diameter of 16 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in). For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Heliasteridae?
Heliasteridae is classified in the order Forcipulatida, class Asteroidea, phylum Echinodermata. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
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