divepix - Cushion Sea Star

Cushion Sea Star

Aspect:	Generously padded body with five wide arms. Except when white, features camaieu colouring with a lighter tone for the body and a darker shade of the same on studs - or the contrary. Colours include oranges and browns.
Population:	Not seen at Ilets Pigeon itself, but closer to the shores of Basse Terre right across
Notable feature:	Studs often form a pentagonal pattern in the centre of the body, particularly visible on the white specimen seen here.
Environment:	Usually found in shallow waters, on sandy sea grass-covered areas.
Behaviour:	-