Acanthaster planci

  • Crown of thorns starfish
  • Dornenkronenseestern
  • Couronne d’épines
  • Estrella de mar corona de espinas
  • Stella corona di spine

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Surrounding and environment

  • The species is generally found on the reef
  • The species is not very mobile
  • The species can be found between 5 and 30 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The animal hunts at night

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 : 50 cm
  • The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

  • The spines of the animal can be very dangerous
  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest