General Description

Disc covered in plates, arms long and sinuous, to seven rounded spines on the side of each arm segment and two small tentacle scales. Body and arms pale with dull purple markings. Disc up to 5 mm diameter.

Biology

This species is thought to be a planktivore. It is much less common than the related Amphiura constricta, which occurs in similar habitat.

Habitat

On sand under rocks, from 1 to 130 m.

Soft substrates

Reefs

Distribution guide

South-eastern 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

5 mm

Diet

Plankton or Particles

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Native to Australia

Species Code

MoV 1366

Identify

• Brittle stars

Conservation Status

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