Royal Sea Star
Astropecten articulatus
- Group: Starfish
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
A flattened five armed sea star, the royal sea star glides over sandy bottoms on hundreds of tube feet, plowing the surface for buried prey. It lives from the shoreline down to roughly 165 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Asteroidea › Paxillosida › Astropectinidae › Astropecten
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158491.
FAQ
- How deep does the Royal Sea Star live?
- The Royal Sea Star (Astropecten articulatus) is typically found at 0–200 m.