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| ter is monotypic genus in the family Oreasteridae containing the single species Choriaster granulatus commonly known as the granulated sea star. Other common names include big-plated sea star, Hunter-five Seastar and doughboy starfish. This species is harmless to humans. Description Choriaster granulatus has a convex body and five short arms with rounded tips. Relatively large in comparison with other sea stars, its maximum radius is about 27 centimetres (11 in). It is most commonly pale pink in colour with brown papillae radiating out from the centre but can also be colours ranging from grey to yellow and even red. Location This species is found in numerous tropical waters, including: East Africa Indo-Pacific region Great Barrier Reef Red Sea Vanuatu Fiji Papua New Guinea Habitat Choriaster granulatus in Madagascar Choriaster granulatus prefers shallow waters ranging from 1.5 to 53 metres (5 to 174 ft) deep and above average temperatures of 24 to 29 °C (75 to 84 °F). Choriaster granulatus has been found individually or in groups along coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. It has also been found in the Red Sea, Fiji, and Great Barrier Reef. The sandy habitat where it tends to live is characteri |