Horse Star (Hippasteria phrygiana)
Please note this is a live science specimen.
The Horse Star (Hippasteria phrygiana) is a rare, brightly colored starfish specimen from Maine, ideal for marine science studies, classrooms, and advanced aquariums. Found along the rocky coastal waters, this thick-armed sea star clings to crevices and stones in shallow subtidal zones. Its vivid red to orange hues and sturdy body make it a standout species for display and research collections.
Key Facts:
Common name: Horse star
Scientific name: Hippasteria phrygiana
Location: shallow coastal waters, attached to rocks, in cracks and crevices
Seasonality: available all year
Color: bright red to orange
Size: approximately 5" across
Collected: by hand
Quantity: sold by the each
Note: Natural variations in size, shape, and coloration occur with all wild-collected specimens.
Horse Star (Hippasteria phrygiana)
Please note this is a live science specimen.
The Horse Star (Hippasteria phrygiana) is a rare, brightly colored starfish specimen from Maine, ideal for marine science studies, classrooms, and advanced aquariums. Found along the rocky coastal waters, this thick-armed sea star clings to crevices and stones in shallow subtidal zones. Its vivid red to orange hues and sturdy body make it a standout species for display and research collections.
Key Facts:
Common name: Horse star
Scientific name: Hippasteria phrygiana
Location: shallow coastal waters, attached to rocks, in cracks and crevices
Seasonality: available all year
Color: bright red to orange
Size: approximately 5" across
Collected: by hand
Quantity: sold by the each
Note: Natural variations in size, shape, and coloration occur with all wild-collected specimens.
A group of horse stars laying on rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum)
Tidepool Tim says, “This is a coldwater star that thrives in arctic waters. The shape is really unique among sea stars. This star’s arms are short compared to its thick and wide disc.”
