species: Anthenea sp. in taxonomy (Lizard Island Field Guide)
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Anthenea sp.


©Alex Vail: Anthenea sp. on soft bottom away from reef, Watson's Bay, Lizard Island.

©Alex Vail: Anthenea sp. on soft bottom away from reef, Watson's Bay, Lizard Island.

©Alex Vail: Close-up of actinal surface of Anthenea sp. on soft bottom away from reef, Watson's Bay, Lizard Island. Note single, large bivalved pedicellaria on each plate surrounded by granules.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Echinodermata
Class Asteroidea
Order Valvatida
Family Oreasteridae
Genus Anthenea
Species Anthenea sp.

Lizard Island area: all known taxa
Lizard Island Field Guide

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

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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.