Pisaster ochraceus
From Natural History of Southeast Alaska
Ochre star (Pisaster ochraceus): It is very rigid, heavily calcified, and has broadly triangular arms. This species typically eats Pacific Blue Mussel (Mytilus trossulus) and barnacles (Balanus spp.)
Local Notes
- Sitka/Pisaster ochraceus: This is the most commonly seen echinoderm in Sitka Sound. It is often abundant in the upper intertidal zone. (edit)
References
Weblinks
- Abstract of Study looking at possible predation effects on color distribution in P. ochraceus
- WoRMS page for Pisaster ochraceus
- WoRMS Page for Pisaster ochraceus
- Search Arctos Database for Pisaster ochraceus (Southeast only)
- Search Arctos Database for Pisaster ochraceus (entire database)
- Encyclopedia of Life search for Pisaster ochraceus
- iNaturalist Observations for Pisaster ochraceus in Southeast Alaska
Other References