Shore life · La Saladita, Guerrero

Pyramid Sea Star

Pharia pyramidata

Spanish: Estrella amarilla

Pyramid Sea Star (Pharia pyramidata) is a species recorded near La Saladita, Guerrero, Mexico, with 6 research-grade iNaturalist observations within about 50 km of La Saladita (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones). Most often recorded in Jan, Feb, May, Dec.

TaxonomyAsteroidea › Valvatida › Ophidiasteridae

Local records6 research-grade observations within about 50 km of La Saladita (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones)

Global records997 on iNaturalist

Recorded here2019 – 2026

Months recorded near La Saladita

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Recent local sightings

2026-02-21 — iNaturalist observation
2026-01-23 — iNaturalist observation
2026-01-13 — iNaturalist observation
2022-05-29 — iNaturalist observation
2019-12-30 — iNaturalist observation
2019-10-14 — iNaturalist observation

Interactive card with more photos, sounds and similar species Shore life guide iNaturalist

Cite as: “Pyramid Sea Star (Pharia pyramidata) at La Saladita”, La Saladita Field Guide, lasaladita.com/species/pharia-pyramidata/, updated 2026-11-08. Observation counts and months come from iNaturalist research-grade records within about 50 km of 17.8375°N, 101.7606°W (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones); summary text from Wikipedia where present.