General Description

Arms 5, arm rays merge with disc, usually slightly asymmetrical in shape. Disc and arms dark brown to grey-brown to cream, with some dark flecking. Centre to arm tip up to 2 cm.

Biology

This little seastar is rarely seen.

Habitat

Under-surface of rocks in shallow waters, to depth of at least 10 m.

Reefs

Coastal shores

Distribution guide

South-eastern 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