General Description

Arms typically 8, discrete finger-like, frequently of different lengths. Disc small. Variable colour with shades of grey, brown or red, and black, greenish-grey, cream or white markings. Centre to arm tip up to 5 cm.

Biology

This species' scientific name means "many arms". It has fissiparous reproduction where the animal divides in two to create new individuals.

Habitat

Under-surface of rocks, including the lower intertidal zone, to depth of 238 m.

Reefs

Coastal shores

Distribution guide

Southern Australia.

Species Group

Seastars and allies › Sea stars

Depth

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

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

10 cm

Diet

Carnivore

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Recorded in Australia

Species Code

MoV 1684

Identify

• Seastars

Conservation Status

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