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Atlantic cold water specimens from the Gulf of Maine

Number Scientific Name Common Name Photo Seasonal Availability Description
EC001 Amphipholis squamatus Dwarf brittle star Year round A small, delicate species found in tidepools. It is viviparous and hermaphroditic.
EC002 Asterias forbesi 3" and smaller Forbes sea star Year round A moderately common species in our area.
EC003 Asterias forbesi 3" - 5" Forbes sea star Year round A moderately common species in our area.
EC004 Asterias forbesi 5" - 7" Forbes sea star Year round A moderately common species in our area.
EC005 Asterias forbesi 7" and larger Forbes sea star Year round A moderately common species in our area.
EC006 Asterias vulgaris 3.5" - 5" Northern sea star Year round The most common star fish in our area.
EC007 Asterias vulgaris 5" - 6" Northern sea star Year round The most common star fish in our area.
EC008 Asterias vulgaris 6" - 8" Northern sea star Year round The most common star fish in our area.
EC009 Asterias vulgaris 8"-10" Northern sea star Year round The most common star fish in our area.
EC010 Asterias vulgaris 10" + Northern sea star Year round The most common star fish in our area.
EC011 Chirodata laevis Silkysea cucumber Year round Common species. Certain organs can be seen through the translucent body wall.
EC012 Crossaster papposus Spiny sunstar Year round The most attractive sun star. Its ten to twelve spiny rays are broadly banned with pink, white, and crimson. Relatively common on the outer ledges.
EC013 Ctenodisus crispatus Mud star Year round Taken by deep-water draggers.
EC014 Cucumaria frondosa 2" - 4" Orange footed cuc. Year round This species reaches 12 inches in length. It is common in the proper habitat.
EC015 Cucumaria frondosa 4" + Orange footed cuc. Year round This species reaches 12 inches in length. It is common in the proper habitat.
EC016 Echinariachnius parma Sand dollar Year round Common near the low water mark in most sandy areas.
EC017 Gorgonocephalus arcticus Basket star Year round Common in certain areas around ledges and wharves.
EC018 Henricia sanguinolenta 1" - 2" Blood star Year round This beautiful species ranges in color from red, orange, rose, purple and cream. It is relatively common around local ledges.
EC019 Henricia sanguinolenta 2" - 4" Blood star Year round This beautiful species ranges in color from red, orange, rose, purple and cream. It is relatively common around local ledges.
EC020 Hippasteria phrygiana 2" - 4" Horse star Year round A beautiful orange species. Taken in certain areas near the open bay.
EC021 Hippasteria phrygiana 4" and larger Horse star Year round A beautiful orange species. Taken in certain areas near the open bay.
EC022 Leptasterias sp. Brooding sea star Year round Similar to Asterias except it broods its eggs. Adults brooding eggs can be supplied in the spring.
EC023 Ophiopholis aculeata Daisybrittle star Year round A large colorful species found subtidally under rocks throughout the area.
EC024 Psolus fabricii Scarlet psolus Year round This beautiful scarlet cucumber is found in several localities, where it adheres to rocks.
EC025 Solaster endeca 2" - 4" Purple sun star Year round This beautiful purple sun star reaches 16 inches in diameter. It is relatively common throughout the area.
EC026 Solaster endeca 4" and larger Purple sun star Year round This beautiful purple sun star reaches 16 inches in diameter. It is relatively common throughout the area.
EC027 Strongylocentrotus drobachiensis Green sea urchin Year round Common species. Minimum diameter available is 2 inches.

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Specimens can be preserved per your request at no additional cost. Containers, packing materials and shipping are extra.

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