Asterias rubens
Surrounding and environment
- The species is generally found on the reef
- The species is not very mobile
- The species can be found between 0 and 650 Meters.
- Common 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 : 50 cm
- Maximum age known : 5 year(s)
- Number of arms : 5
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : Bivalve mollusks - Carrion
- The animal can show variable colouring
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
Common starfish
Gemeiner Seestern
Gewone zeester
Astérie rouge
Estrella de mar comun