Asteroid
Pentaceraster mammillatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 4–15 m
- For divers: safe
A robust five armed sea star of sheltered coral reef sand, this species crawls across soft bottoms between about 4 and 15 metres. It feeds on encrusting growth and surface detritus, and is thought to suck up the thin felt of microorganisms coating the seabed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Asteroidea › Valvatida › Oreasteridae › Pentaceraster
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 213126.
FAQ
- How deep does the Asteroid live?
- The Asteroid (Pentaceraster mammillatus) is typically found at 4–15 m.
- Is the Asteroid dangerous to divers?
- The Asteroid is harmless to divers.