Pteraster temnochiton [Pteraster temnochiton]
Description
This starfish tends to appear as a compact, textured star on the seafloor, with a distinctive roughness that divers can see up close. When you approach slowly, you may notice it holding position against currents, using its tube feet to stay anchored. It’s a subtle but rewarding find for divers who enjoy close-up observations of benthic life.
Where To See Pteraster temnochiton
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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