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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

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Echinodermata (극피동물)
Class
Asteroidea (불가사리류)
Order
Valvatida (연변목)
Family
Acanthasteridae
Genus
Acanthaster
Species
Acanthaster planci (crown-of-thorns)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オニヒトデ

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불가사리류
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Order
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Acanthasteridae
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Acanthaster
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of crown-of-thorns?
The scientific name of crown-of-thorns is Acanthaster planci. It belongs to the genus Acanthaster.
Where does crown-of-thorns live?
crown-of-thorns 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 crown-of-thorns belong to?
crown-of-thorns (Acanthaster planci) belongs to the genus Acanthaster, which is part of the taxonomic family Acanthasteridae.
What kingdom does crown-of-thorns belong to?
crown-of-thorns (Acanthaster planci) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

Native Range — 18 Countries

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Genus Acanthaster — 1 Species

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crown-of-thorns
Acanthaster planci
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