General Description

Arms typically 6, arm rays merge with disc, hexagonal. Colour variable, frequently pale and mottled with white, pink, red, mauve, yellow, orange, green, and brown, centre of disc frequently black. Tube feet not orange. Centre to arm tip up to 4 cm.

Biology

This species is similar to other species in this genus but it is currently only known from eastern Victoria.

Habitat

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

Reefs

Coastal shores

Distribution guide

Eastern and south-eastern Australia.

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

8 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