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Family Asteriidae

NORTHEAST PACIFIC

Astrometis sertulifera

Emerald Bay, Catalina, California, 25 feet

FRAGILE RAINBOW STAR

On rocky reefs at scuba depths.  Color variable.  Feeds upon active prey & fish.  Attains 10 inches.  Santa Barbara to Sea of Cortez.