Velvety Sea Star
Leiaster leachi
- Group: Starfish
- Typical depth: 0–183 m
The velvety sea star has smooth, fleshy arms and a soft surface, creeping over hard rocky reef where it grazes the film of encrusting life. Cryptic and rather rare, it ranges from reef flats and lagoons down to nearly two hundred metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Asteroidea › Valvatida › Ophidiasteridae › Leiaster
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 213308.
FAQ
- How deep does the Velvety Sea Star live?
- The Velvety Sea Star (Leiaster leachi) is typically found at 0–183 m.