Coscinasterias tenuispina
Surrounding and environment
- The species is generally found on the reef
- The species is not very mobile
- The species can be found between 1 and 50 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 15 cm
- Number of arms : 10
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : Sea worms - Mollusks
- The animal can show variable colouring
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :