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Species

Bloody henry starfish

The bloody henry starfish is normally a bright purply-red colour and is found all around the UK.

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Spiny starfish

Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!

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Identify UK starfish

Read our guide on identifying starfish spotted in the UK. Here are the most common starfish that you might see near you.
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Common starfish

A most familiar seashore inhabitant, the common starfish truly lives up to its name in UK seas and rockpools!

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Winter Wildlife Explorer Pack

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Turn your winter walk into a wild adventure- hire a Winter Wildlife Explorer Pack!

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Seven armed starfish

Brittle stars, sea urchins and other starfish will want to stay out of the way of this speedy carnivorous starfish!

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Bloody crane's-bill

Bloody crane's-bill has striking magenta flowers that pepper our rare limestone pavements, grasslands and sand dunes with summer colour. It is a favourite of all kinds of insects, including…

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Bloody Oaks Quarry

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Bloody Oaks Quarry is one of the best places in Leicestershire and Rutland to enjoy a spot of wildflower hunting or butterfly watching. Most of this tiny reserve is species-rich limestone…

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Bloody-nosed beetle

The common name of the bloody-nosed beetle derives from its unusual defence mechanism: when threatened, it secretes a distasteful blood-red liquid from its mouth. This flightless beetle can be…