Asterias briareus Verrill, 1882 Asterias volsellatus Nutting, 1895 Coronaster brisingoides Perrier, 1884 Coronaster parfaiti Perrier, 1895 Coronaster briareus is a species of starfish in the family Asteriidae.

[1] It is fast moving and grows to nearly 30 cm.

As a defense mechanism it can shed its legs, which later regenerate.

[2] This species has an established population in the Maltese waters.

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