Petricia vernicina, the velvet seastar, is a sea star in the family Asteropseidae. It is found in Australia, from Caloundra in Queensland south to Tasmania and west to the Houtman Abrolhos (an island chain off Western Australia), as well as at the Kermadec Islands. It lives at depths ranging between the ocean's surface and 60 metres (197 ft). It feeds on lace coral, sea squirts, and sponges.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Velvet Sea Star being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Echinodermata
- Class
- Asteroidea
- Order
- Valvatida
- Family
- Asteropseidae
- Genus
- Petricia
- Species
- Petricia vernicina
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