Starfish
$12
Live starfish (sea stars) sold for saltwater aquariums, with common species like brittle and serpent starfish being the typical retail purchase in a nature/wilderness context.
Estimated value as of 2026 · Source: Average from live starfish retail prices at mysaltwaterfishstore.com, thatpetpla…
Fun Fact
Many starfish species can regenerate lost arms, and some like the crown-of-thorns starfish are known for consuming coral in the wild.
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