How deep does the Bat Star live?

The Bat Star (Patiria miniata) is typically found at 0–302 m.

How big does the Bat Star get?

The Bat Star grows to about 20 cm.

Bat Star

Patiria miniata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–302 m
Max size: 20 cm

This five armed star comes in oranges, reds and mottled patterns, grazing rock, gravel and sand on exposed coasts just out of the surf zone. It reaches about twenty centimetres and feeds on the film of algae and detritus coating the bottom.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Asteroidea › Valvatida › Asterinidae › Patiria

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 382131.

FAQ

How deep does the Bat Star live?: The Bat Star (Patiria miniata) is typically found at 0–302 m.
How big does the Bat Star get?: The Bat Star grows to about 20 cm.