Echinaster sentus
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 0 and 10 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 : 15 cm
- Number of arms : 5
- The animal feeds mainly on small invertebrates that it gleans on the seafloor.
- Diet : - Sponges - Mollusks
- The animal can show variable colouring
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest