Pisaster ochraceus
| Pisaster ochraceus | |
|---|---|
| Ganges Harbour, British Columbia | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Echinodermata |
| Class: | Asteroidea |
| Order: | Forcipulatida |
| Family: | Asteriidae |
| Genus: | Pisaster |
| Species: | P. ochraceus |
| Binomial name | |
| Pisaster ochraceus (Brandt, 1835) | |
Pisaster ochraceus, generally known as the purple sea star, ochre sea star, or ochre starfish, is a common seastar found among the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Identified as a keystone species, P. ochraceus is considered an important indicator for the health of the intertidal zone.