General Description
Arms 5, arm rays merge with disc, pentagonal. Dark red-brown to green on the upper surface, blue underneath (on the oral surface). Centre to arm tip up to 2 cm.
Biology
This species is a grazer, eating algae from rock surfaces.
Habitat
Shallow intertidal rock pools, on and under rocks, to depth of 5 m.
Reefs
Distribution guide
South-eastern Australia.
Species Group
Seastars and allies › Sea stars
Depth
Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)
Water Column
Max Size
4 cm
Diet
Herbivore
Commercial Species
No
Global Dispersal
Native to Australia
Species Code
MoV 2655
Identify
Conservation Status
- DSE Advisory List : Not listed
- EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
- IUCN Red List : Not listed