General Description

Arms 5, deeply incurved so that ends of rays become finger-like arms. Margin with large plates, more than 8 upper marginal plates between ends of rays. Disc and arms uniform red or orange or yellow, frequently with white edges to the dorsal plates. Centre to arm tip up to 8 cm.

Biology

This colourful sea star is rarely seen and little is known of its biology.

Habitat

On rocky substrates, to depth of 160 m.

Reefs

Distribution guide

Southern Australia.

Species Group

Seastars and allies › Sea stars

Depth

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

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

16 cm

Diet

Omnivore

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Native to Australia

Species Code

MoV 2643

Identify

• Seastars

Conservation Status

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