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Family Echinasteridae

TROPICAL WESTERN ATLANTIC

Echinaster spinulosus

Amoray Resort, Key Largo, 3 feet

BROWN SPINY SEA STAR 

Common in mangrove channels and inlets.  Reddish or greenish-brown, spines may or may not be a contrasting color.  Attains 6 inches.  Restricted to the west & south coast of Florida.