Ochre Sea Star
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Scientific name | Pisaster ochraceus |
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Phylum | Echinodermata |
Class | Asteroidea |
Higher classification | Pisaster |
Family | Asteriidae |
Order | Forcipulatida |
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ID | 3013211 |
About Ochre Sea Star
Pisaster ochraceus, generally known as the purple sea star, ochre sea star, or ochre starfish, is a common starfish found among the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Identified as a keystone species, P. ochraceus is considered an important indicator for the health of the intertidal zone.