Loggerhead
Short-spined crown-of-thorns
Photo: JSLUCAS75 · CC BY-SA 3.0

Short-spined crown-of-thorns

Acanthaster brevispinus

Family
Acanthasteridae

Safety

Venomous spinesKeep clear. Even a brush against its spines can sting.

Where to see it

Known from Philippines.

Source: GBIF.

Often confused with

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