Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Ochre sea star
Size:
On average, these sea stars can grow to have an arm radius around 3.5 inches (9 centimeters) in length.
Diet:
Ochre sea stars eat barnacles, snails, chitons and mussels.
Range & Habitat:
On North America's Pacific coast, ochre sea stars are found on rocky shores and rocky offshore habitats.
Details:
While ochre sea stars vary in color, they’re most commonly bright orange or deep purple. They can grow up to seven arms, each equipped with small sucks that allow them to attach themselves to surfaces.