Petricia vernicina, the velvet seastar, is a sea star in the family Asteropseidae.

Found in Australia, from Caloundra, in Queensland south to Tasmania and west to Houtman Abrolhos islands off Western Australia.

The depth range is between zero and 60 metres.

This seastar feeds on lace coral, sea squirts and sponges.

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