Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Rainbow sea star
Size:
Rainbow sea stars can grow to 24 inches (60 centimeters) in diameter length.
Diet:
These sea stars eat thick-shelled clams, tunicates and chitons.
Range & Habitat:
Along North America's Pacific coast, rainbow sea stars can be found in rocky, sandy and muddy areas.
Details:
Despite their name, these sea stars don’t display a rainbow of colors. Instead, they are bright orange in color with a small central disk and five long arms.