Common Fjord Starfish
Cosmasterias lurida
- Group: Starfish
- Typical depth: 0–650 m
- For divers: safe
A fjord starfish that grips rock, cobble and boulders from the intertidal down to about 650 metres in southern South American waters. Like most sea stars it creeps along on hundreds of tube feet to reach its prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Asteroidea › Forcipulatida › Stichasteridae › Cosmasterias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 172678.
FAQ
- How deep does the Common Fjord Starfish live?
- The Common Fjord Starfish (Cosmasterias lurida) is typically found at 0–650 m.
- Is the Common Fjord Starfish dangerous to divers?
- The Common Fjord Starfish is harmless to divers.