Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Leather sea star
Size:
These sea stars can reach an arm radius of 6 inches (15 centimeters) in length.
Diet:
Leather sea stars prey on sponges, anemones, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, chitons and fish eggs.
Range & Habitat:
In rocky and muddy areas, leather sea stars can be found along the Pacific coast of North America and northern Mexico.
Details:
Leather sea stars have a broad central disc, five short arms and a slippery surface. They’re red-brown in color with blue-grey patches.