Starfish is a asteroidea that typically inhabits shallow to deeper coastal waters. It has a rough skin and is able to speed up to 12.8km/h (8mph). Starfish (protoreaster nodosus) has a size 5-20cm (2-20in) and weights 0.1-6kg (0.2-13lbs). The animal lives 3-27 years in a solitary lifestyle. Favourite food: crustaceans, worms, sea urchins
Facts about starfishs
Name | Starfish |
Average Litter Size | 1,000,000 |
Type | Asteroidea |
Main Prey | Crustaceans, worms, sea urchins |
Phylum | Echinodermata |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Habitat | Shallow to deeper coastal waters |
Predators | Fish, rays, sharks |
Life Span | 3-27 years |
Class | Asteroidea |
Skin Type | Rough |
Size | 5-20cm (2-20in) |
Weight | 0.1-6kg (0.2-13lbs) |
Scientific Name | Protoreaster nodosus |
Diet | Omnivore |
Top Speed | 12.8km/h (8mph) |