Northern Sea Star (Asterias vulgaris)

Common name:   northern sea star Scientific name:  Asterias amurensis Locations: shallow waters of the coast, attached to rocks Seasonality: available all year Colors:   red, brown, purple, green Size:   6” - 8” Collected:  by hand Q
Common name:   northern sea star Scientific name:  Asterias amurensis Locations: shallow waters of the coast, attached to rocks Seasonality: available all year Colors:   red, brown, purple, green Size:   6” - 8” Collected:  by hand Quantity:  sold

Photograph, Northern Sea Star regenerating arms

Stock photo of Common sea star (Asterias rubens) juvenile with flower appearance on. Available for sale on

Between the Tides of Nova Scotia: Asterias rubens (Northern sea star)

So, what's the difference between the Northern and Common seastar?

Northern Sea Star

Sea Stars of E. Canada and New England

Northern Sea Star

Northern Sea Star, Asterias vulgaris, stranded upside down,on the beach, Lavalette, New Jersey Stock Photo - Alamy

So, what's the difference between the Northern and Common seastar?