North Island Explorer: Guide to North Vancouver Island

 

 

Rainbow Star

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rainbow Star/Red Banded Star

Photo 1: A Rainbow Star that has seen better days. Like other sea stars, it has the ability to regenerate lost rays. (Photo taken at Willow Point Reef.)

 

Rainbow Star: Orthasterias koehleri

Common Names: Red Banded Star, Painted Star, Long-armed Star, Long-rayed Star.

 

This sea star has long arms, prominent spines, and red bands on the arms (photo).

 

 

 

 

 

Marine Life Guide to North Vancouver Island