Least Concern
Starfish (Common)
Asterias rubens
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About
The common starfish, also known as the common sea star, is a marine invertebrate with five arms. They are important predators in rocky shore ecosystems and can regenerate lost arms.
Habitat
Rocky shores and shallow coastal waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
Diet
Carnivorous - mollusks, crustaceans, and other small marine animals
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Fun Facts
- Starfish have no brain or blood but can regenerate lost arms.
- They move using thousands of tiny tube feet on the underside of their arms.
- Starfish can evert their stomachs to digest prey outside their bodies.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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