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Pentaceraster cumingi
The Panamic Cushion Star is characterized by its robust arms covered with bright red spines with an overall grey body. It reaches a maximum size of about 12 inches and is found over sandy bottoms to depths of 500 feet. The Panamic Cushion Star feeds on microfauna, bethic algae, seagrass and other echinoderms. Description courtesy of John Snow. http://www.mexfish.com/fish/pncstar/pncs...
Spotted on Jun 9, 2012
Submitted on Jun 9, 2012
