Pisaster brevispinus, commonly called the pink sea star, giant pink sea star, or short-spined sea star, is a species of sea star in the northeast Pacific Ocean.

Learn the scientific name, discover the habitat, diet and special characteristics of the Pink Sea Star with the Georgia Aquarium.

The Giant Pink Sea Star (Pisaster brevispinus) is one of the largest and heaviest sea stars in the world, and is possibly the prettiest pink the Pacific. This sea star can dig, and then stretch its central …

Pink sea stars live in sandy bottomed areas, so they are unlikely to be found in tide pools. The best way to spot one of these large sea stars in the wild is by looking below piers and docks. Pink sea stars …

Jun 12, 2024 · It is a part of the Pisaster genus that includes Pisaster giganteus, ochraceus and brevispinus. The giant pink sea star has five large arms with a big center disc. The surface of the …

Description: This large seastar has 5 rays which are thickest near the central disk. Its aboral surface is spiny (photo), with the spines in networks, clusters, or single. It has pedicellariae. The spines are …

MOSS LANDING, Calif., (June 17, 2025) – In a groundbreaking effort, a team of conservation partners froze, thawed, and settled larval giant pink stars (Pisaster brevispinus) into juveniles, the first time …

Pisaster brevispinus, commonly called the pink sea star, giant pink sea star, or short-spined sea star, is a species of sea star from the northeast Pacific Ocean. Most organisms interact with other …

To facilitate that work, we present a reference-quality genome for the giant pink sea star, Pisaster brevispinus, a species of ecological importance along the Pacific west coast of North America that …

As their name suggests, this species of sea star is pink in color. The giant pink sea star has a thick central disk with five stiff legs, and multiple tiny spines (ossicles) on the top surface that are less than …