Pisaster ochraceus: Where It Lives, Map & Facts

Pisaster ochraceus Pisaster ochraceus

Where the pisaster ochraceus lives – recorded in 2 countries, with quick facts from Wikidata and an introduction from Wikipedia.

Recorded in (GBIF)Representative wild record

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Scientific name	Pisaster ochraceus
Group	Starfish, sea urchins & relatives
Found in	2 countries
Continents	North America
Class	Echinoderm
Order	Forcipulatida
Family	Asteriidae

Where does the pisaster ochraceus live?

Open-licence (CC0 / CC BY) wild records published on GBIF place the pisaster ochraceus in 2 countries and territories across North America.

Countries with at least a handful of records (a minimum share of the species’ records, to leave out vagrants and escapes). Records with coordinates only; captive and fossil records excluded.

What kind of animal is the pisaster ochraceus?

The pisaster ochraceus (Pisaster ochraceus) is an echinoderm in the order Forcipulatida and the family Asteriidae, genus Pisaster. (Taxonomy from Wikidata.)

About the pisaster ochraceus

Pisaster ochraceus, generally known as the purple sea star, ochre sea star, or ochre starfish, is a common seastar found among the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Identified as a keystone species, P. ochraceus is considered an important indicator for the health of the intertidal zone.

Text in “About” is quoted from the Wikipedia article Pisaster ochraceus (revision 1378345328), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: lead section excerpted verbatim, formatting removed. Quick facts, taxonomy and status: Wikidata Q2727642 (CC0). Countries and pin: GBIF.org occurrence records (CC0 / CC BY 4.0).