General Description

Disc covered in plates with a few erect spines in a ring on the upper side. Colour varies, including white, brown and red. Disc up to 2 mm diameter, arm up to 6 mm long.

Biology

This species is a detrital feeder. It broods young internally.

Habitat

Seaweed and rocky areas, from 1 to 127 m.

Reefs

Distribution guide

Southern Australia.

Species Group

Seastars and allies › Brittle stars

Depth

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

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

2 mm

Diet

Organic matter

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Native to Australia

Species Code

MoV 2759

Identify

• Brittle stars

Conservation Status

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