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Measuring 24 inches in diameter, the Giant Sea Star likes to live in rocky areas, usually in shallow water. They may be attached directly to the ocean floor, on a rock, or even on pier supports if they are more adventurous.
Which species of starfish are the most commonly seen at snorkeling depth? In the Caribbean, the cushion starfish is the most abundant species. Easy to find even at shallow depths, it is possible to encounter hundreds of them at some spots, forming real “carpets” on the sand.
Pycnopodia helianthoides, commonly known as the sunflower sea star, is a large sea star found in the northeastern Pacific Ocean. [3] The only species of its genus , it is among the largest sea stars in the world, with a maximum arm span of 1 m (3.3 ft).
6 Φεβ 2018 · Now, researchers have discovered that many of these deep-sea starfish have fully developed eyes, which they may use to hunt down glowing prey—and mates. Most shallow-water starfish have compound eyes at the tip of each arm, which produce simple images of large stationary objects like coral.
4 Οκτ 2023 · The largest species of sea star, the sunflower star can reach up to 3.3 feet (1 meter) across. They can have up to 24 arms, although 16 are also common. These starfish are found in the north east Pacific but are now considered to be critically endangered as a result of sea star wasting disease.
The 1,500 different species of sea star inhabit many different ocean ecosystems. They can frequently be found in tidepools, coral reefs , kelp forests, mud flats, and the deep sea. This is one marine creature that is not found in any freshwater environment.
Learn about sea stars, including their habitat, diet, range and population status, and where you can find them at the National Aquarium.
