Hemprich's Star, Ophidiaster hemprichi

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Updated 2/7/2013

Family Ophidiasteridae

TROPICAL PACIFIC / HAWAII

Ophidiaster hemprichi

Sand Island, Oahu, 12 feet	cropped
Sharks Cove, Oahu, 25 feet

HEMPRICH'S STAR

Uncommon under ledges & stones at any depth. Granular surface lacking smooth areas, color variable. Attains width of 4 inches. Hawaii & the Tropical Pacific.