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オニヒトデ (crown-of-thorns)

Acanthaster planci

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Africa and Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (France), and Oceania and the Pacific (9 countries).

🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇮🇳 India 🇫🇷 France 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇹🇻 Tuvalu 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇵🇼 Palau 🇸🇩 Sudan

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (動物)

Echinodermata (棘皮動物)

Asteroidea (ヒトデ)

Valvatida (アカヒトデ目)

Acanthasteridae

Species

Acanthaster planci (オニヒトデ)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オニヒトデ

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アカヒトデ目

Acanthasteridae

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of オニヒトデ?

The scientific name of オニヒトデ is Acanthaster planci. It belongs to the genus Acanthaster.

Where does オニヒトデ live?

オニヒトデ is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (France), and Oceania and the Pacific (9 countries).. Countries include Egypt, Fiji, France, India, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Mozambique, Palau, Papua New Guinea.

What family does オニヒトデ belong to?

オニヒトデ (Acanthaster planci) belongs to the genus Acanthaster, which is part of the taxonomic family Acanthasteridae.

What kingdom does オニヒトデ belong to?

オニヒトデ (Acanthaster planci) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

Native Range — 18 Countries

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Genus Acanthaster — 1 Species

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オニヒトデ

Acanthaster planci

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Data verified 3月 2026

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