Pycnopodia helianthoides
Surrounding and environment
- The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
- The species is rather mobile for an echinoderm
- The species can be found between 1 and 435 Meters.
- Rare species.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally living in a group
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 100 cm
- Maximum age known : 5 year(s)
- The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
- Diet : Sea urchins - Sea cucumbers - Mollusks
- The animal can show variable colouring
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
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