Pseudarchaster alascensis Fisher, 1905
Aleutian scarlet star
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Family:  Goniasteridae ()
Max. size:  20 cm WD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 92 - 1947 m
Distribution:  Northern Pacific and Northwest Atlantic: Sea of Japan to USA.
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Biology:  Common on mud, sand, gravel and rock substrates but are more often found on soft substrates (Ref. 93256).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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