How big is the Granulated Starfish?

Granulated Starfish (Choriaster granulatus) reaches 15–35 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Granulated Starfish?

Granulated Starfish is found between 5–60 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Granulated Starfish?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Granulated Starfish?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Granulated Starfish (Choriaster granulatus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Choriaster granulatus
Common name: Granulated Starfish
Category: Echinoderms
Family: Oreasteridae
Genus: Choriaster
Size: 15–35 cm
Depth: 5–60 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef, rocky-reef, sandy-bottom
Behaviours: benthic, nocturnal
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Choriaster granulatus reaches 35 cm. Indo-Pacific coastal asterid (Asteroidea). Bright rust-orange, characteristic granular-tuberculate highly tactile surface. Reef-rock-sand inhabitant 5-60 m. Generalist benthic predator. Nocturnal-diurnal. Minimally threatened = LC. Beautiful observable.

Photo of Granulated Starfish

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Granulated Starfish?: Granulated Starfish (Choriaster granulatus) reaches 15–35 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Granulated Starfish?: Granulated Starfish is found between 5–60 m deep.
Is the Granulated Starfish dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Granulated Starfish?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Granulated Starfish?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the family Oreasteridae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 213280)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2272936)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia