Northern Sun Star
Solaster endeca
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–475 m
- Max size: 40 cm
The northern sun star is a thick rayed sea star of cold northern seas, growing to about forty centimetres with seven to thirteen stout arms. It lives on rock in the shallows and softer ground deeper down, and preys on other sea stars including the common sunstar.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Asteroidea › Valvatida › Solasteridae › Solaster
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 124160.
FAQ
- How deep does the Northern Sun Star live?
- The Northern Sun Star (Solaster endeca) is typically found at 0–475 m.
- How big does the Northern Sun Star get?
- The Northern Sun Star grows to about 40 cm.