Description Leptasterias hexactis

leptasterias hexactis

leptasterias hexactis rather squat starfish growing diameter of 5 centimetres (2.0 in) 6 short, broad arms. these long disc wide. colour of aboral (upper) surface varies, being plain or mottled dark grey, brown or olive green colour or brick red. densely clad short, mushroom-shaped spines, interspersed among pedicellariae (small, two-jawed pincers). central row of spines on each arm distinctive. oral (under) surface pale colour parallel rows of tube feet suckers extending along arms.

in california leptasterias hexactis might confused leptasterias pusilla species smaller, pale grey-brown or reddish colour , has elongated, thinner arms , sharp spines.