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Family Astropectinidae

HAWAII

Astropecten sp.

Haleiwa, Oahu, 100 feet

SPINY SAND STAR

Uncommon in sand in deep water.  Attains at least 3 inches.  This may be Astropecten polyacanthus or Astropecten hawaiiensis.  Positive identification requires detailed skeletal examination.