Marthasterias glacialis

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Spiny starfish
Eisseestern
Ijszeester
Etoile de mer glaciaire
Estrella espinosa común
Martasterias

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Surrounding and environment

The species is generally found on the reef
The species is not very mobile
The species can be found between 1 and 180 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 : 70 cm
Number of arms : 5
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Mollusks - - Carrion
The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest