Blood Star (Henricia leviuscula)

Other names: blood red star, blood sea star, blood starfish, and Pacific blood star.

Photo 1: Blood star on a rock.

This bright red sea star can be found starting in the low tide region.  It feeds mainly on sponges. Many blood stars, like the one in the photo, have pink blotches between the rays or on the central disc. (Taken at Willow Point, Campbell River)

Photo 2: Blood star with underside exposed.

(Taken at Willow Point, Campbell River)

Other Pacific Northwest Sea Stars: Leather Star, Ochre Sea Star, Six-rayed Sea Star, Sunflower Star