Bat star

Description:

Bat stars occur in many of colors, including green, purple, red, orange, yellow and brown, either mottled or solid. The bat star gets its name from the webbing between its arms, which is said to resemble a bat's wings.

Habitat:

The bat star is usually found in the intertidal zone at an average depth of 79 metres (259 ft). Its range extends from Sitka, Alaska to Baja California in the Pacific Ocean. It is most abundant along the coast of Central California and the Monterey Bay. These are in the Aquarium of the Bay, SF.