Chthamalus stellatus
Substrate and environment
- The species is terrestrial
- The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
- The species is attached to its substrate
- The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
- The species can be found between 0 and 10 Meters.
- Very common species.
General behaviour of the species
- Lives in large groups
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 1 cm
- The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
- The animal is a simultaneous hermaphrodite
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
Poli's stellate barnacle
Sternzeepoken
Balane étoilée
Bellota de mar estrella
Dente di cane stellato