Culcita coriacea

  • Arabian cushion star
  • Rotmeer - Stachelkissenstern
  • Etoile-coussin d'Arabie
  • Estrella cojín de Arabia
  • Stella marina coriacea

Distribution

  • The Red Sea

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 30 Meters.
  • Rare species.
  • Endemic 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 : 25 cm
  • Number of arms : 5
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.

Relationship with humans

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