Fragile Rainbow Star
Astrometis sertulifera
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- Max size: 25 cm
A many armed sea star of rocky bottoms from the low intertidal down to about 40 metres, the fragile rainbow star reaches roughly 25 centimetres across. Its arms break away easily when handled, a trick that lets it shed a captured limb and regrow it later.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Asteroidea › Forcipulatida › Asteriidae › Astrometis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 255044.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fragile Rainbow Star live?
- The Fragile Rainbow Star (Astrometis sertulifera) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- How big does the Fragile Rainbow Star get?
- The Fragile Rainbow Star grows to about 25 cm.