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

On or near sea floor

Max Size

10 cm

Diet

Omnivore

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Native to Australia

Identify

• Seastars

Conservation Status

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