Starfish Photos & Pictures
A picture gallery of Starfish photos, most of which include scientific and common name, as well as other information with the images.
Top Sea Star Photo Gallery
Top Sea Star Photo Gallery - Outstanding photos of Sea Stars which are often seen in marine aquariums as well as in the oceans.
Top Sea Star Photo Gallery - Outstanding photos of Sea Stars which are often seen in marine aquariums as well as in the oceans.
BJ's Blue Sea Star
BJ Wincott's close up photo of his Blue Sea Star (Phataria unifascialis) submitted for entry in an About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest. Note the nice rock covering of Purple Coralline.
BJ Wincott's close up photo of his Blue Sea Star (Phataria unifascialis) submitted for entry in an About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest. Note the nice rock covering of Purple Coralline.
Black Spiny Brittle Star
A stunning close up view of a Black Spiny Brittle Star, Ophiocoma erinaceus, from Keoki's Fish Corner Marine Life photo collection.
A stunning close up view of a Black Spiny Brittle Star, Ophiocoma erinaceus, from Keoki's Fish Corner Marine Life photo collection.
Crown-Of-Thorns Sea Star
From Keoki's Fish Corner, a Crown-Of-Thorns Sea Star (Acanthaster planci). Frequently found at scuba depths feeding upon corals, where the Crown-Of-Thorns appears fluorescent green at depth and has spines which are tipped with venom.
From Keoki's Fish Corner, a Crown-Of-Thorns Sea Star (Acanthaster planci). Frequently found at scuba depths feeding upon corals, where the Crown-Of-Thorns appears fluorescent green at depth and has spines which are tipped with venom.
Ryan's African Red Star
Ryan Orton's photo of his colorful African Red Star, submitted for entry in an About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.
Ryan Orton's photo of his colorful African Red Star, submitted for entry in an About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.
Fisher's Star
From Keoki's Fish Corner, a Fisher's Star (Mithrodia fisheri). This Sea Star is quite rare at scuba depths adjacent to ledges and walls. It attains 20 inches in width and is endemic to Hawaii. The Fisher's Star is closely related to Mithrodia bradleyi of the Tropical Eastern Pacific.
From Keoki's Fish Corner, a Fisher's Star (Mithrodia fisheri). This Sea Star is quite rare at scuba depths adjacent to ledges and walls. It attains 20 inches in width and is endemic to Hawaii. The Fisher's Star is closely related to Mithrodia bradleyi of the Tropical Eastern Pacific.
Sheriff-Badge Star
From Keoki's Fish Corner, a Sheriff-Badge Star (Asteropsis carinifera) which are uncommon and found under rocks in shallow water
From Keoki's Fish Corner, a Sheriff-Badge Star (Asteropsis carinifera) which are uncommon and found under rocks in shallow water
Cushion Star
From Keoki's Fish Corner, a Cushion Star (Culcita novaeguineae), frequently found at scuba depths feeding upon corals. The color ranges from yellow to dark red. Commensal shrimp are usually present on the oral surface.
From Keoki's Fish Corner, a Cushion Star (Culcita novaeguineae), frequently found at scuba depths feeding upon corals. The color ranges from yellow to dark red. Commensal shrimp are usually present on the oral surface.
Red Velvet Star
From Keoki's Fish Corner, the Red Velvet Star (Leiaster glaber) has a relatively soft texture and is rare at scuba depths.
From Keoki's Fish Corner, the Red Velvet Star (Leiaster glaber) has a relatively soft texture and is rare at scuba depths.
Purple Velvet Star
From Keoki's Fish Corner, the Purple Velvet Star (Leiaster leachi) has a relatively soft texture, is rare in deep water and may appear fluorescent blue underwater.
From Keoki's Fish Corner, the Purple Velvet Star (Leiaster leachi) has a relatively soft texture, is rare in deep water and may appear fluorescent blue underwater.
Spotted Linckia (Comet) Star
From Keoki's Fish Corner, the Spotted Linckia Star (Linckia multifora) has a hard rough texture, is colored pink, red or gray with small red spots. This star grows up to 5 inches across, is locally common in shallow water and is frequently found missing or regenerating lost arms (comets). It is rarely found with parasitic snails on or within body.
From Keoki's Fish Corner, the Spotted Linckia Star (Linckia multifora) has a hard rough texture, is colored pink, red or gray with small red spots. This star grows up to 5 inches across, is locally common in shallow water and is frequently found missing or regenerating lost arms (comets). It is rarely found with parasitic snails on or within body.
Keoki's Crown of Thorns Starfish
Another photo by Keoki Stender of the Crown of Thorns. The Crown Of Thorns (Acanthaster planci) is frequently found at scuba depths feeding upon corals. This Sea Star appears fluorescent green at depth and has sharp spines tipped with venom. It attains nearly 2 feet in size and is found in Hawaii, Indo-Pacific and Tropical Eastern Pacific.
Another photo by Keoki Stender of the Crown of Thorns. The Crown Of Thorns (Acanthaster planci) is frequently found at scuba depths feeding upon corals. This Sea Star appears fluorescent green at depth and has sharp spines tipped with venom. It attains nearly 2 feet in size and is found in Hawaii, Indo-Pacific and Tropical Eastern Pacific.
Lisa's Purple Lankia Starfish
Outstanding photo of Lisa Dunn's Purple Linkia Starfish.
Outstanding photo of Lisa Dunn's Purple Linkia Starfish.
Sammi's Unknown Species Starfish
Sammi Baker's outstanding photo of his Unknown Species Starfish with a little surprise in the corner.
Sammi Baker's outstanding photo of his Unknown Species Starfish with a little surprise in the corner.
Adam's Indian Ocean Starfish
Adam Schneider's Indian Ocean Starfish Fromia indica entry in the About Saltwater Aquariums April 2002 Critter Photo Contest.
Adam Schneider's Indian Ocean Starfish Fromia indica entry in the About Saltwater Aquariums April 2002 Critter Photo Contest.
Lisa Sunn's Starfish
Lisa Sunn's Brittle Starfish photo.
Lisa Sunn's Brittle Starfish photo.
Basket Star
From the FINS Invert Catalog, a photo of the common Basket Star species Gorgonocephalus eucnemis.
From the FINS Invert Catalog, a photo of the common Basket Star species Gorgonocephalus eucnemis.
Blue Sea Star
From the SeaWorld San Diego-Aquatic Safari page, an excellent snapshot of a Blue Starfish, Linckia laevigata, with some basic information about it.
From the SeaWorld San Diego-Aquatic Safari page, an excellent snapshot of a Blue Starfish, Linckia laevigata, with some basic information about it.
Common Brittle Star
From April's My Marine Life Invertebrate Index, a close up photo of her Common Class Ophiuroidea species starfish.
From April's My Marine Life Invertebrate Index, a close up photo of her Common Class Ophiuroidea species starfish.
Daisy Brittle Star
From April's My Marine Life Invertebrate Index, a close up photo of her Ophiopholis aculeata starfish.
From April's My Marine Life Invertebrate Index, a close up photo of her Ophiopholis aculeata starfish.
Echinoderm Images
From the Photovault site, a hugh photo collection by Wernher Krutein of Starfishes, as well as Sea Urchins, Sand Dollars and Sea Cucumbers. No names are included with the photos for identification, but they are nice for viewing.
From the Photovault site, a hugh photo collection by Wernher Krutein of Starfishes, as well as Sea Urchins, Sand Dollars and Sea Cucumbers. No names are included with the photos for identification, but they are nice for viewing.
Feather Star
From the FINS Invert Catalog, a photo of the Feather Starfish species Himerometra palmata, also known as a Crinoid.
From the FINS Invert Catalog, a photo of the Feather Starfish species Himerometra palmata, also known as a Crinoid.
Feather Star
From April's My Marine Life Invertebrate Index, a wonderful close up photo of her Florometra serratissima species starfish.
From April's My Marine Life Invertebrate Index, a wonderful close up photo of her Florometra serratissima species starfish.
Green Brittle Star
From Scott Brown's Reef Sources Photo Gallery, a nice shot of Scott's Ophiarachna incrassata, a species that is rumored to attack fish.
From Scott Brown's Reef Sources Photo Gallery, a nice shot of Scott's Ophiarachna incrassata, a species that is rumored to attack fish.
Six-Rayed Sea Star
From April's My Marine Life Invertebrate Index, a close up photo of her Leptasterias hexactis species sea star.
From April's My Marine Life Invertebrate Index, a close up photo of her Leptasterias hexactis species sea star.