Asteroids
Luidia maculata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–512 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
A large multi armed sea star of soft bottoms, it lies exposed or buries itself in sand and hunts other echinoderms and molluscs. Rather than everting its stomach over prey, it swallows victims whole.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Asteroidea › Paxillosida › Luidiidae › Luidia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 213112.
FAQ
- How deep does the Asteroids live?
- The Asteroids (Luidia maculata) is typically found at 0–512 m.
- Is the Asteroids dangerous to divers?
- The Asteroids is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Asteroids get?
- The Asteroids grows to about 60 cm.