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.