The royal starfish derives its name from its stunning color. This starfish has a purple tone that can vary and an orange outline that accentuates the creature′s appearance.
The royal starfish eats more than its starfish cousins and will need to almost always scavenge for food. This starfish is carnivorous and will eat mollusks and clams that it catches using its arms.
You may spot one floating in the open ocean while out boating.
Interestingly, this starfish swallows its prey whole and allows its stomach to digest the creature alive. These starfish can live up to 35 years if they aren′t interrupted by a predator or other danger.