Pteraster bathami [Pteraster bathami]
Description
This sea star can be encountered on rocky or uneven seabed, where it settles into the contours of the habitat. Divers often notice it for its broad, star-like form and textured surface that helps it blend with the substrate. With patience, you may see subtle movement as it maintains its position while feeding.
Where To See Pteraster bathami
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Echinoderms
Echinodermata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Stars
Asteroidea
|
| Order |
Velatid Sea Urchins
Velatida
|
| Family |
Pterasterid
Pterasteridae
|
| Genus |
Slime Stars
Pteraster
|
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