Astroceramus cyclus
| Astroceramus cyclus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Echinodermata |
| Class: | Asteroidea |
| Order: | Valvatida |
| Family: | Goniasteridae |
| Genus: | Astroceramus |
| Species: | A. cyclus |
| Binomial name | |
| Astroceramus cyclus Mah, 2026 | |
Astroceramus cyclus is a species of deep-sea starfish in the family of Goniasteridae. It was first described by Christopher L. Mah in 2026 from specimens collected off New Caledonia. The species belongs to the genus Astroceramus, a group of deep-sea sea stars found in Pacific ocean.[1][2]
Description
The body shape of the animal is a pentagonal like. Primary circlet composed of enlarged plates. Superomarginal plates 4 per interradius, pre terminal superomarginals abutted, each plate strongly tumid, enlarged relative to adjacent superomarginals.[3]
Taxonomy
Astroceramus cyclus was described in 2026. The holotype specimen (MNHN-IE-2013-7006) and paratype specimens are housed in the collections of the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, France.
References
- ↑ "Astroceramus cyclus Mah, 2026". The World Asteroidea Database. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
- ↑ Christopher L. Mah. "New genera, species and occurrences of Goniasteridae (Valvatida, Asteroidea) from New Caledonia". Retrieved June 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Astroceramus cyclus Mah, 2026, sp. nov". Zenodo. Christopher L. Mah. January 6, 2026. Retrieved June 1, 2026.