Sand Sifting Sea Star (Archaster typicus)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Synonyms 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

Alternative names

Sand Sifting Sea Star

Synonyms

Astropecten polycanthus

Sexing

Unknown

Tank compatibility

The Sand Sifting Sea Star is reef compatible.

Diet

Feeding regime

Archaster typicus feeds by sifting through substrate. If there's not enough food it will starve, an unfortunately common occurrence in captivity.

Environment Specifics

This starfish must have a soft substrate. In the wild it will sift through both sand and mud looking for food.

Behaviour

Will sift through substrate looking for food.

Identification

Dorsal side is medium grey with dark spots. Ventral side is white to cream in colour. Tube feet are transparent.

Pictures

External links

• Live Aquaria
• Pet Education