Digital collections
Description
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. (Image credit: Dr. James P. McVey)
Photographer
Dr. James P. McVey
Display Date
Oct-69
Location
Pokai Bay, Oahu
Category
Coral Kingdom
Pacific Reefs
An Artificial Reef
NOAA Affiliation
NOAA Sea Grant Program
Keywords
Coral Reefs
Artificial Reef
Invertebrates
Starfish