Sea Star Of Penang
Luidia penangensis
- Group: Starfish
- Typical depth: 4–20 m
- For divers: safe
An active hunter of soft seabed, this sea star prowls subtidal sand and mud between about four and twenty metres in search of prey. It belongs to a fast moving group of starfish, and it is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Asteroidea › Paxillosida › Luidiidae › Luidia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 368139.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sea Star Of Penang live?
- The Sea Star Of Penang (Luidia penangensis) is typically found at 4–20 m.
- Is the Sea Star Of Penang dangerous to divers?
- The Sea Star Of Penang is harmless to divers.