Rainbow Star
Orthasterias koehleri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–240 m
- Max size: 38 cm
Its long arms banded in red, orange and grey, the rainbow star prowls rocky and soft bottoms from the very low intertidal to about 240 metres. A roaming predator, it pries open clams and other shelled prey, and spans roughly 38 centimetres across.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Asteroidea › Forcipulatida › Asteriidae › Orthasterias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 255048.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rainbow Star live?
- The Rainbow Star (Orthasterias koehleri) is typically found at 0–240 m.
- How big does the Rainbow Star get?
- The Rainbow Star grows to about 38 cm.