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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
NameStarfish
Average Litter Size1,000,000
TypeAsteroidea
Main PreyCrustaceans, worms, sea urchins
PhylumEchinodermata
LifestyleSolitary
KingdomAnimalia
Conservation StatusThreatened
HabitatShallow to deeper coastal waters
PredatorsFish, rays, sharks
Life Span3-27 years
ClassAsteroidea
Skin TypeRough
Size5-20cm (2-20in)
Weight0.1-6kg (0.2-13lbs)
Scientific NameProtoreaster nodosus
DietOmnivore
Top Speed12.8km/h (8mph)
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