General Description

Arms typically 6, arm rays merge with disc, hexagonal. Colour uniform dark purplish crimson or reddish-brown or indigo blue, paler on the oral surface. Tube feet orange. Centre to arm tip up to 7 cm.

Biology

This species was renamed in 2003 and is similar to several other species in this genus, but is larger and has orange tube feet.

Habitat

Under-surface of rocks, in the lower intertidal zone, to depth of 36 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

14 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