Purple Star
Pisaster ochraceus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–90 m
- Max size: 35 cm
A thick armed sea star of rocky shores, the purple star wedges into the intertidal and prowls down to about 90 metres, prying open mussels and barnacles. It pushes its stomach out through its mouth to digest prey inside the shell.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Asteroidea › Forcipulatida › Asteriidae › Pisaster
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 240755.
FAQ
- How deep does the Purple Star live?
- The Purple Star (Pisaster ochraceus) is typically found at 0–90 m.
- How big does the Purple Star get?
- The Purple Star grows to about 35 cm.