The red starfish is a medium-sized sea star. It typically measures around 8 inches across, with a maximum size reaching up to 12 inches. The red starfish usually has five elongated, highly tapered arms, with the diameter decreasing towards the tips. However, the central disc of the red starfish is relatively small compared to its span.

The color of the red starfish is, as you might expect, bright red, but it also varies towards a reddish-orange hue. The countless bumps, corresponding to papulae, that cover the entire surface of the body and arms of the red starfish are a darker red and give it its speckled appearance.

The red starfish is primarily found in the Mediterranean sea and also along the coasts of the English Channel.

The red starfish can be found from the surface to depths of over 328 feet. It frequents rocky bottoms and rocky crevices where it shelters during the day.

The red starfish primarily feeds on mollusks and crustaceans, but also consumes the remains of dead animals.

The red starfish exhibits sexual reproduction. The female releases her eggs into the seawater, which are then fertilized by sperm released by the male.

Like other sea stars, the red starfish also exhibits asexual reproduction, meaning it is capable of regenerating all or part of its body.

Look carefully in the nooks and crannies of rocky bottoms and coralline areas to find red starfishs quietly resting in shelter and darkness!