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Sunflower starfish

Pycnopodia helianthoides

Description:

The sunflower starfish is the largest species of sea star in the world. They're very common around Vancouver Island.

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1 Comment

AnnvanWijgerden
AnnvanWijgerden 12 years ago

Wow, great shots and impressive creature!

mikejmunroe
Spotted by
mikejmunroe

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Spotted on Nov 20, 2011
Submitted on Nov 22, 2011

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