Other Names
- Eight-armed Cushion Star
General Description
Arms typically 8, arm rays merge with disc. Colour variable: mottled with green, blue, mauve, white, orange, yellow, red, brown, black. Centre to arm tip up to 5 cm.
Biology
This small sea star has different colour patterns and is common in rock pools.
Habitat
On and under rocks in lower intertidal rock pools, to depth of 10 m.
Reefs
Distribution guide
Eastern and southern Australia.
Species Group
Seastars and allies › Sea stars
Depth
Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)
Water Column
Max Size
10 cm
Diet
Omnivore
Commercial Species
No
Global Dispersal
Native to Australia
Identify
Conservation Status
- DSE Advisory List : Not listed
- EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
- IUCN Red List : Not listed