Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Bay sea star
Size:
On average, these sea stars grow to be five inches (12.7 centimeters) in diameter.
Diet:
These sea stars eat mussels, clams and oysters.
Range & Habitat:
In the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Gulf of Maine, these sea stars can be found in habitats near the coast like estuaries, rocky and sandy bottoms.
Details:
The bay sea star range in color from yellow-orange to deep purple. They have short tube feet on the underside of their five pointed arms to grab onto things and move around in their habitat.