Tooth Star
Odontaster penicillatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 6–400 m
- For divers: safe
This sturdy star ranges over rock, sand, shell and pebble from about 6 metres down to 400. Like its relatives it creeps along on tube feet, working over the bottom for whatever food it can scavenge or graze.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Asteroidea › Valvatida › Odontasteridae › Odontaster
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 177924.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tooth Star live?
- The Tooth Star (Odontaster penicillatus) is typically found at 6–400 m.
- Is the Tooth Star dangerous to divers?
- The Tooth Star is harmless to divers.