Schleich Color Changing Starfish transforms in warm water, revealing vibrant detail in this realistic sea life model.
The Schleich Color Changing Starfish measures: 2.8” L x 2.8” W x 0.5” H
The Schleich Color Changing Starfish stands out for its simple interactive feature. When placed in warm water, its color shifts, revealing brighter tones and added visual detail. Once it cools, it returns to its original appearance. The sculpt captures the five-armed symmetry typical of real starfish, with textured surface detailing that suggests the tiny bumps and ridges found on living sea stars.
Although small, it works well for ocean-themed displays, school projects, or pairing with other Schleich sea life models. The color-change effect adds an extra layer of engagement without requiring electronics or batteries. For a modestly sized marine figure, it offers a clear educational tie-in and a fun demonstration of how environmental changes can affect appearance.
Starfish, more accurately called sea stars, are marine invertebrates belonging to the class Asteroidea. They typically have five arms radiating from a central disk, though some species have more. Their upper surface often appears rough or knobby, while the underside contains hundreds of tiny tube feet used for movement and feeding. These tube feet operate through a hydraulic water vascular system, allowing sea stars to grip surfaces and even pry open shellfish such as clams and mussels.
Some sea stars display striking color variation. Species like the cushion star and the blue sea star can appear in vivid reds, oranges, blues, or purples. In certain species, coloration can appear to shift slightly due to environmental factors such as temperature, lighting, or stress, though they do not rapidly “change color” in the way a chameleon does. Their coloration often serves as camouflage, warning coloration, or simple species variation within reef and coastal ecosystems.
Part of the Sealife Line by Schleich.
Made of durable synthetic material by Schleich. Hand Painted.
Suitable for Ages 3 and Up.
Product Code: SCH14902
Model Number: Schleich #14902
Brand: Schleich
3+ years
Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.
