General Description

Arms typically 5, arm rays merge with disc, pentagonal. Disc and arms white to faun to pale grey with irregular fine black spots, central disc black. Centre to arm tip up to 2 cm.

Biology

The scientific name of this little species refers to the fine black spots on its body.

Habitat

Under-surface of rocks, to depth of 30 m.

Reefs

Coastal shores

Distribution guide

Southern Australia, including western and central Victoria.

Species Group

Seastars and allies › Sea stars

Depth

Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

4 cm

Diet

Carnivore

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Native to Australia

Identify

• Seastars

Conservation Status

• DSE Advisory List : Not listed
• EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
• IUCN Red List : Not listed