blue spiny starfish

About

The Blue spiny starfish (Coscinasterias tenuispina) is a species in the genus Coscinasterias. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and Spain.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Echinodermata (เอไคโนเดอร์มาตา)

Class

Asteroidea (ดาวทะเล)

Order

Forcipulatida (Forcipulatida)

Family

Asteriidae

Genus

Coscinasterias

Species

Coscinasterias tenuispina (blue spiny starfish)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish estrella de espinas finas

French étoile de mer épineuse

German Dornenstern Blauwestekelster

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of blue spiny starfish?

The scientific name of blue spiny starfish is Coscinasterias tenuispina. It belongs to the genus Coscinasterias.

Where does blue spiny starfish live?

blue spiny starfish is found in Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and Spain.. Countries include Norway, Portugal, Spain.

What family does blue spiny starfish belong to?

blue spiny starfish (Coscinasterias tenuispina) belongs to the genus Coscinasterias, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteriidae.

What kingdom does blue spiny starfish belong to?

blue spiny starfish (Coscinasterias tenuispina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).