Spiny Starfish (Marthasterias Glacialis)

Common name: Spiny Starfish
Latin name: Marthasterias glacialis
Class: Asteroidea
Family: Asteriidae
Genus: Marthasterias

Habitat: Rocky habitat from shore down to 30 metres.

Shape: Spiny on upper surface, 5 rounded gradually tapering rays.

Size: Up to 80cm (overall diameter).

Colour: Yellow, brown with green-gray markings, paler below.