Asterina gibbosa

Gibbous starlet
Fünfeckstern
Vijfhoekige zeester
Astérie bossue
Estrella de capitan
Stella cuscinetto

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

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 100 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 : 7 cm
Maximum age known : 6 year(s)
Number of arms : 5
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Mollusks - Echinoderms - Sea worms
The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

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