Starfish Fact File

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Habitat

Fun Facts

Diet and behaviour


They are also called sea stars.


Carnivore

They can live up to 35 years

Most starfish have 5 arms, although some can grow as many as 50 arms.

Oysters

Snails

Clams

The sea star eats by attaching to its prey ...

Starfish even live in sands as deep as 20,530 feet (9,000 meters).

Starfish live in salt water

tidal pools, rocky shores,

sea grass, kelp beds and coral reefs.

Size: 12cm-24cm


weight: 5kg