Grained Seastar
Ophidiaster granifer
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–123 m
- For divers: safe
A reef flat sea star with smooth, finger like arms, it lives across lagoons and reef flats down to about 123 metres. It keeps to cover during the day and grazes on algae and microbes, harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Asteroidea › Valvatida › Ophidiasteridae › Ophidiaster
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212302.
FAQ
- How deep does the Grained Seastar live?
- The Grained Seastar (Ophidiaster granifer) is typically found at 0–123 m.
- Is the Grained Seastar dangerous to divers?
- The Grained Seastar is harmless to divers.