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Heffernan's Sea Star Seen in Cabilao, Philippines (2012). Photo by Mark Bockstael (my husband).<br /> A sea star (Ophidiasteridae) to 10 cm (4 in.). Purple with cream colored convex plates scattered along long, thin tapering arms. Five-point central rosette.<br /> Habitat: West Pacific Celerina heffernani,Fall,Geotagged,Philippines Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Heffernan's Sea Star

Seen in Cabilao, Philippines (2012). Photo by Mark Bockstael (my husband).
A sea star (Ophidiasteridae) to 10 cm (4 in.). Purple with cream colored convex plates scattered along long, thin tapering arms. Five-point central rosette.
Habitat: West Pacific

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The Hefferman's Starfish

''Celerina heffernani'', known commonly as the Hefferman's Starfish, is a species of marine echinoderm in the family Ophidiasteridae. The ''Hefferman's Starfish'' is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific area.

This starfish can be distinguished from ''Fromia monilis'' by a unique range of short spikes lying on both side of the arms groove.

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Similar species: Valvatidan Sea Stars
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Jul 3, 2016. Captured Oct 11, 2012 05:46 in Cabilao Island Rd, Loon, Bohol, Philippines.
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  • DC1400
  • f/8.2
  • 1/60s
  • ISO100
  • 5.5mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.