species: Anchitosia queenslandensis in taxonomy (Lizard Island Field Guide)
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Anchitosia queenslandensis


©Anne Hoggett: Anchitosia queenslandensis at Lizard Island, long radius about 15 mm.

©Anne Hoggett: Underside of same specimen of Anchitosia queenslandensis

©Anne Hoggett: Anchitosia queenslandensis at Reef 14-133 near Lizard Island. Exposed, as found, long radius about 15 mm.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Echinodermata
Class Asteroidea
Order Valvatida
Family Goniasteridae
Genus Anchitosia
Species Anchitosia queenslandensis

Lizard Island Field Guide
Lizard Island area: all known taxa

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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.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Local abundance

  • Lizard Island: This small, distinctive starfish is very rarely seen at Lizard Island.

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References

References that assist with identification

  • Livingstone, A.A. (1932). Asteroidea. British Museum (Natural History) Scientific Reports / Great Barrier Reef Expedition 1928-29. 4(8): 241-265, 4(8): 241-265. LIRS catalog number 90352.
  • Marsh, L.M. and J. Fromont (2020). Field Guide to shallow water seastars of Australia. Western Australian Museum, Perth.