A small acanthaster - this type of starfish eats coral polyps.This starfish is known as the Crown of Thorns Starfish for its long spinesReportedly toxic if stepped on.
12/18/2018 9:28:23 AM
Photographer: Dr. James P. McVey
Affiliation: NOAA Sea Grant Program
Location: Pokai Bay, Oahu
Subject: Coral Reefs
Subject: Artificial Reef
Subject: Invertebrates
Subject: Starfish