Starfish - Ambush Star
Looks like the common cushion star but is very colourful and can be found in a range of colours and spots, (yellow purple orange white red blue/green).
Able to raise itself on its legs to form a trap to unwary animal, catches seahorses fairly easily.
Able to raise itself on its legs to form a trap to unwary animal, catches seahorses fairly easily.
- Scientific Name
- Stegnaster inflatus
- Habitat
- Found along the coast of New Zealand, found in amongst boulders and rock pools at low tide.
- Temperament
- Predator
- Tank Age/Maturity
- 100 litres minium at least 6 months old
- Diet
- Feeds on snails, small fish, crustaceans and any meaty foods.