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