Astropecten aranciacus

Red comb-seastar
Roter Kammstern
Etoile à peigne
Estrella de arena anaranjada
Stella di mare pettine

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Surrounding and environment

The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
The species is generally buried
The species can be found between 1 and 100 Meters.
Common species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The animal hunts at night

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 : 60 cm
Number of arms : 5
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Mollusks - Sea urchins - Sea worms

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!