Astropecten polyacanthus
Surrounding and environment
- The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
- The species is generally buried
- The species can be found between 1 and 60 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
- Hides in the sand.
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The animal hunts at night
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- Hides in the sand.
- 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 is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : Bivalve mollusks
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
Comb sea star
Kammstern
Kamster
Etoile peigne
Estrella de mar peine
Stella a petine