Echinaster sentus

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Rust-colored spiny seastar
Rostfarbiger Seestern
Roestkleurige stekelzeester
Etoile de mer à piquants roux
Estrella de mar espinosa rojiza

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

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