Choriaster granulatus is found on various reef sites around Anilao. The two photos of adult starfish below came from a dive site called Elephant Ear.
While the adults we have seen in various places (i.e., Marshall Islands, Pohnpei, Bali, Lembeh) are pretty consistent in appearance, juveniles (below) can be quite variable in color and have a more distinct five-pointed crown on top. For a long time juveniles were considered to be a separate species, Bothriaster primigenius.
Created 5 February 2021
Updated 11 February 2024