General Description

Small species with minute granules on the disc. The upper arm spines on the first segment next to the disc are notably taller than all others. Colour brown. Disc up to 2 mm wide, arm up to 12 mm long.

Biology

The feeding behaviour and favoured prey are unknown.

Habitat

Occurs in clumps of algae at shallow subtidal depths (1-24 m).

Reefs

Distribution guide

South-eastern Australia, excluding Tasmania. In western and central Victoria.

Species Group

Seastars and allies › Brittle stars

Depth

Shallow (1-30 m)

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

2 mm

Diet

Not known

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Native to Australia

Species Code

MoV 1946

Identify

• Brittle stars

Conservation Status

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