Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Mottled sea star
Size:
Mottled sea stars can grow to have a radius of up to 11 inches (28 centimeters) in length.
Diet:
Mottled sea stars feed on bivalves likes mollusks, snails, barnacles and tunicates.
Range & Habitat:
Off of North America's Pacific coast, these sea stars can be found in rocky areas, sandy habitats, on docks and pilings.
Details:
Mottled sea stars have a small central disk and five long, slender arms. Their color can vary from gray, blue, green , brown, orange and red.