Physical Description
The Six Armed Sea Star, as its name suggests, typically exhibits six arms. It is relatively small in size and can often be inconspicuous.
Habitat
This species is commonly found in intertidal and shallow subtidal areas along the eastern Pacific coast.
Geographical Range
From Puget Sound in the north to southern California in the south, the Six Armed Sea Star inhabits a significant portion of the eastern Pacific coastline.
Diet
As a generalist predator, it preys upon a variety of small marine organisms including snails, mussels, barnacles, and sea cucumbers.
