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Pentaceraster alveolatus
This sea star's colors vary from place to place. They feed on molluscs, worms and detritus, and grow to a width of about 25cm.
Found singly or in groups on coral and rocky reefs on sand and rubble areas, at depths of 0 to 115m. Widespread in the Indo-Pacific and the Caribbean.
I photographed this sea star at a depth of about 85 feet. The 3rd photo shows its underside.
Spotted on Dec 17, 2011
Submitted on Jan 27, 2012
2 Comments
And they come in other colors too! :)
Beautiful