Granular sea star, Choriaster granulatus, starfish from the South China Sea, Coral Triangle, Brunei.

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This starfish is commonly found in tropical coral reefs around the world. The coloration can vary in intensity of the spotted pattern. This species prefers shallow waters, max. depth of 40m, were it can feed on algae and detritus.

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Size: 4562px × 3041px
Location: Brunei, Tutong
Photo credit: © Rasmus Loeth Petersen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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