Sea star

The sea star (ヒトデ, Hitode) is a type of deep sea creature only found in. This game marks the first appearance of sea stars.

In New Leaf
Upon donating a sea star to the Museum, it can be found in the large pool in the first room of the Ocean exhibit, along with many other species of deep sea creatures. It is found in the section of the pool closest to the entrance. The exhibit says this about the sea star:

"These star-shaped creatures have hundreds of tiny feet attached to their mobile arms. This allows them to slowly walk and open shellfish for food, making them effective predators. If an arm gets caught and ripped off by another predator, the sea star's arm will just grow back. Some sea stars eat by extending their stomachs out of their mouths to trap and then digest prey."