Brown Spotted Combstar
Astropecten polyacanthus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–222 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
The comb sea star buries itself in sand by day and crawls out after dark to hunt across the open floor. It feeds on buried bivalves, snails and other small invertebrates, and ranges from the shallows down to surprising depth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Asteroidea › Paxillosida › Astropectinidae › Astropecten
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 213245.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brown Spotted Combstar live?
- The Brown Spotted Combstar (Astropecten polyacanthus) is typically found at 0–222 m.
- Is the Brown Spotted Combstar dangerous to divers?
- The Brown Spotted Combstar is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brown Spotted Combstar get?
- The Brown Spotted Combstar grows to about 12 cm.