Narcissia canariensis
Canarian sea star
Kanarenstern
Etoile de mer des Canaries 
Estrella canaria
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
- The temperate Atlantic
Surrounding and environment
- The species is generally found on the reef
- The species is not very mobile
- The species can be found between 5 and 100 Meters.
- Rare 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 : 40 cm
- Number of arms : 5
- The animal feeds mainly on refuse.
- Diet : Algae -
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Chemistry/pharmacy
- The species is classified asVulnerable
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!