species: Choriaster granulatus in taxonomy (Lizard Island Field Guide)
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Choriaster granulatus


©Anne Hoggett: Choriaster granulatus 240 mm diameter at base of reef slope E of South Island, Lizard Island

©Anne Hoggett: Oral surface of Choriaster granulatus 240 mm diameter at base of reef slope E of South Island, Lizard Island

©Anne Hoggett: Choriaster granulatus about 190 mm diameter, base of reef slope between Bird and South Islands, Lizard Island

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Echinodermata
Class Asteroidea
Order Valvatida
Family Oreasteridae
Genus Choriaster
Species Choriaster granulatus

Lizard Island Field Guide
Lizard Island area: all known taxa

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Distinguishing features

An unmistakeable large, smooth starfish. 

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Local abundance

  • Lizard Island: Uncommon. Has only been found at base of reef slope on between Bird and South Islands.
  • Outer reefs near Lizard Island: Uncommon.

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References

References that assist with identification

  • Marsh, L.M. and J. Fromont (2020). Field Guide to shallow water seastars of Australia. Western Australian Museum, Perth.