Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Digital collections

Return to full search results

A small acanthaster - this type of starfish eats coral polyps

Image

Download ( 1.19 MB )

Permalink

https://www.noaa.gov/media/digital-library-photo/pl23reef0239jpg

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

Location

Pokai Bay, Oahu

NOAA Affiliation

NOAA Sea Grant Program

Keywords

Coral Reefs

Artificial Reef

Invertebrates

Starfish