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Animals in the Oh Baby! Exhibit

Chocolate chip sea star

Protoreaster nodosus

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Fun Facts

On rare occasion, this sea star can have four or six limbs, instead of the standard five.

Species Type:

Invertebrates

Common Name(s):

Chocolate chip sea star

Size:

These sea stars can grow up to 12 inches (30 centimeters) in diameter.

Diet:

Chocolate chip sea stars eat sponges and marine debris.

Range & Habitat:

In the Indo-Pacific Ocean, chocolate chip sea stars can be found in seagrass beds and coral reef communities.

Details:

Chocolate chip sea stars have a creamy white base and dark brown projections, resembling chocolate chips. These sea stars have five arms and a mouth on their underside.