Luidia ciliaris

  • Seven-armed starfish
  • Schmalarmiger Grossplattenstern
  • Zevenarmige zeester
  • Etoile à sept bras
  • Estrella de mar de siete brazos

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

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 10 and 600 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 : 60 cm
  • Maximum age known : 4 year(s)
  • Number of arms : 7
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Echinoderms

Relationship with humans

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