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Described as Asterias tricolor by Abildgaard. Probably a synonym of Ophiothrix fragilis. May also be conspecific with Asterias tricolor Risso, 1826 or else they may be homonyms.

Risso, A. (1826-1827). Histoire naturelle des principales productions de l'Europe Méridionale et particulièrement de celles des environs de Nice et des Alpes Maritimes. Paris, Levrault:. <em>.</em> 3(XVI): 1-480, 14 pls. available online at http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliography/58984