sea star

Patiria miniata

About P.miniata

Patiria miniata (Brandt, 1835) is commonly called the Bat star. It ranges from Sitka, Alaska to Baja, California. Its habitat is the low rocky intertidal and in the subtidal to 290m. P. miniata reproduces by broadcast spawning. Gravid individuals can be found throughout the year in California. Read more about Patiria miniata