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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: Vol. 1: xii+448 pp., 1 map [1826]; Vol. 2: vii+482 pp., 8 pls [November 1827]; Vol. 3: xvi+480 pp.,14 pls [September 1827]; Vol. 4: iv+439 pp., 12 pls [November 1826]; Vol. 5: viii+400 pp., 10 pls [November 1827]. . 3(XVI): 1-480, 14 pls. available online at http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliography/58984