Astropecten sp
Sand star
Dornenkammstern
Kamster
Etoile-peigne
Estrella de arena
Stella pettine
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Surrounding and environment
- The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
- The species is not very mobile
- The species can be found between 5 and 200 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
- Hides in the sand.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- Hides in the sand.
- 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 : 5
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!