Purple star
Scientific name: Ophidiaster ophidianus
It is a large starfish that can reach 40cm in width. It always has five arms with very soft and smooth grainy skin. It feeds on small invertebrates although it prefers shellfish. It lives on rocky bottoms with scarce lighting up to 100 meters deep.
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This star is protected by international legislation. Its main threat is collection for sale for decorative purposes.

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