Cushion Sea Star
Pentaceraster alveolatus
- Group: Starfish
- Typical depth: 1–60 m
- For divers: safe
A heavy bodied cushion star with a thick, knobbly surface, it scavenges carrion across sandy and rocky reef flats. It turns up in shallow water among seagrass and macroalgae, from about 1 metre down to 60 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Asteroidea › Valvatida › Oreasteridae › Pentaceraster
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 370898.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cushion Sea Star live?
- The Cushion Sea Star (Pentaceraster alveolatus) is typically found at 1–60 m.
- Is the Cushion Sea Star dangerous to divers?
- The Cushion Sea Star is harmless to divers.