Poraniopsis [SEP] parent taxon
Poraniopsis
Poraniopsis is a genus of starfish in the family Poraniidae in the order Valvatida. "Poraniopsis echinaster" is the type species.
Species.
The following species are recognised:- 
- "Poraniopsis echinaster"
- "Poraniopsis inflata"
- "Poraniopsis japonica"
- "Poraniopsis mira"
Biology.
"Poraniopsis inflata" feeds on sponges.
Distribution.
"Poraniopsis inflata" is native to the western coast of North America. Its range extends from southeastern Alaska to San Diego, California. It is an uncommon species and is found on rocky substrates in deep water in the Monterey region.