Yellow Spotted Star
Pharia pyramidata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–130 m
- For divers: safe
A firm bodied star with five blunt arms and a pattern of yellow spots, it grazes the rocky bottoms of the eastern Pacific. It ranges from just below the surface down to about 130 metres and poses no threat to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Asteroidea › Valvatida › Ophidiasteridae › Pharia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 292795.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow Spotted Star live?
- The Yellow Spotted Star (Pharia pyramidata) is typically found at 1–130 m.
- Is the Yellow Spotted Star dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow Spotted Star is harmless to divers.