DSC_2733 Three and three star (Allostichaster insignis) found in low intertidal, sometimes with different length arms. Otago Peninsula *
DSC_2812 Three and three star (Allostichaster insignis) found in low intertidal, sometimes with different length arms. Otago Peninsula
DSC_7273 Comb star, or pekapeka (Astropecten polyacanthus) sometimes found on sand at low intertidal. A five -pointed star, with very spiny edges, and a dense pile-like texture on top. Occurs around the North Island east coast, and in southern Australia. Whangateau Harbour *