Giant Spined Star
Pisaster giganteus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–90 m
- Max size: 56 cm
The giant spined star sprawls across rocky and sandy bottoms from the low tide line down to about 90 metres, growing well over half a metre across. Stout blunt spines stud its broad arms, and it pries open mussels and snails to feed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Asteroidea › Forcipulatida › Asteriidae › Pisaster
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 240758.
FAQ
- How deep does the Giant Spined Star live?
- The Giant Spined Star (Pisaster giganteus) is typically found at 0–90 m.
- How big does the Giant Spined Star get?
- The Giant Spined Star grows to about 56 cm.