PIN-CUSHION SEA STAR Culcita novaginea
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When turned over, this species looks like a ball that has 5 canals extending from the central mouth. It feeds on coral but it’s difficult to inflict the same damage that COTS do. It has variable colors and patterns. Its body size is up to 25 cm.
Frequency of sightings:
Common
Best time of year:
All Year Round
Divesites seen at:
Air Prang 2, Air Prang 3, California Dreaming, Critter Hunt, Dante’s Wall, Goby A´Crab, Hairball 1, Hairball 2, Hairball 3, Jahir, Jahir 2
Taxonomical order of this critter:
Invertebrate
Echinoderm
Asteroidea
Sea Star
- Baby Watcher
- Blue Sea Star
- Brittle Star
- Crown Of Thorn Starfish (COTS)
- Granulate Sea Star
- Lumpy Sea Star
- Pin-cushion Sea Star

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