Cushion Sea Star Collection

California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) uses a Panamic cushion star (Pentaceraster cumingi) as a toy. The sealions pick up the starfish and then drop them and chase after them as they sink

Panamic Cushion Sea Star (Pentaceraster cumingi) and a school of Yellow-tailed Grunt (Anisotremus interruptus), Galapagos Island, Ecuador. December

Panamic cushion sea star (Pentaceraster cumingi) detail. Huatulco Bays National Park, Oaxaca state, Mexico, Pacific Ocean. November

Panamic cushion star (Pentaceraster cumingi), Botella Point, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico, August

Panamic Cushion Sea Star (Pentaceraster cumingi) and a school of Yellow-tailed Grunt (Anisotremus interruptus), Galapagos Island, Ecuador. December

Honeycomb / Cushion starfish (Pentaceraster alveolatus) Malapascua Island, Philippines, September

Starfish cover the sandy seafloor near Cocos Island, Costa Rica. This remote, Pacific island is famous for its healthy fish and shark populations

Cluster of red and black pin cushion stars on a sandy bottom, Cocos Island, Costa Rica

A tiny shrimp lives on a starfish in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its extremely high marine biodiversity

A pin cushion starfish clings to a coral reef
A pin cushion starfish (Culcita sp.) clings to a coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

Detail of a sea star on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its extremely high marine biodiversity

A tiny shrimp lives on a pin cushion sea star on a reef in Indonesia

Emporer Shrimp on a large pin cushion starfish, Papua New Guinea
Emperor shrimp on a large pin cushion starfish, Papua New Guinea

A large Pin-Cushion Sea Star beside some sea whips on a deep reef off the coast of Fiji
A large Pin-Cushion Sea Star (Culcita novaeguineae) beside some beautiful sea whips on a deep reef off the coast of Fiji

Detail of a pin cushion starfish on a reef in Indonesia
Detail of a pin cushion starfish (Culcita sp.) on a reef in Indonesia

Cushion Sea Star (Oreaster reticulatus) Coral Reef Island, Belize Barrier Reef. Second largest barrier reef system in the world. Belize, Central America

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In the crystal-clear waters of Huatulco Bays National Park, located in Oaxaca state, Mexico, a fascinating sight unfolds. A California sea lion gracefully glides through the Pacific Ocean, using a Panamic cushion star as its resting spot. The vibrant colors of the Panamic Cushion Sea Star (Pentaceraster cumingi) contrast beautifully with the school of Yellow-tailed Grunt swimming nearby. At Botella Point, another Panamic cushion star captures our attention. Its intricate patterns and unique shape make it stand out against the sandy seafloor. This species, also known as Pentaceraster cumingi, is found primarily in this region and adds to the biodiversity of these Mexican waters. Venturing further into tropical seas brings us to Malapascua Island in the Philippines. Here we encounter another member of this family - the Honeycomb or Cushion Starfish (Pentaceraster alveolatus). These stunning creatures adorn themselves on coral reefs and create an enchanting spectacle for divers and snorkelers alike. As we journey to Los Islotes in Mexico's Pacific Ocean waters once again, we come across yet another Panamic cushion star. These stars are known for their ability to cover vast areas of sandy seafloors near Cocos Island in Costa Rica too. Their presence creates a mesmerizing scene that showcases nature's artistry at its finest. A cluster of red and black pin cushion stars catches our eye on a sandy bottom elsewhere underwater. These striking colors make them easily distinguishable amidst their surroundings while adding splashes of vibrancy to an otherwise muted landscape. Nature never ceases to amaze us with its symbiotic relationships; even tiny shrimp find refuge on these majestic starfishes in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. It serves as both protection and transportation for these small crustaceans who call these sea stars home. Lastly, let's not forget about the intricate details of these sea stars.