Solaster dawsoni
Surrounding and environment
- The species is generally found on the reef
- The species is rather mobile for an echinoderm
- The species can be found between 0 and 420 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 : 51 cm
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : Sea stars -
- The animal can show variable colouring
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!