Wrinkled Sea Star
Pteraster militaris
- Group: Starfish
- Typical depth: 6–3635 m
- Max size: 15 cm
The wrinkled sea star carries a soft fleshy upper surface stretched over its body and ranges from shallow water down thousands of metres on soft bottoms. When disturbed it can squeeze out a cloud of mucus, a defence shared with its deep water relatives.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Asteroidea › Velatida › Pterasteridae › Pteraster
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 124147.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wrinkled Sea Star live?
- The Wrinkled Sea Star (Pteraster militaris) is typically found at 6–3635 m.
- How big does the Wrinkled Sea Star get?
- The Wrinkled Sea Star grows to about 15 cm.