species: Ophidiaster hemprichi in taxonomy (Lizard Island Field Guide)
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Ophidiaster hemprichi


©Anne Hoggett

©Anne Hoggett: Ophidiaster hemprichi from under rubble on the reef crest between Bird and South Islands, Lizard Island Group. Longest radius is about 4.5 cm.

©Anne Hoggett: Ophidiaster hemprichi from under rubble on the reef crest between Bird and South Islands, Lizard Island Group. Longest radius is about 4.5 cm.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Echinodermata
Class Asteroidea
Order Valvatida
Family Ophidiasteridae
Genus Ophidiaster
Species Ophidiaster hemprichi

Lizard Island area: all known taxa
Lizard Island Field Guide

Colours

              

Distinguishing features

Blotchy reddish brown. Abactinal plates in longitudinal rows, covered in granules. Distinctive row of subambulacral spines.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Web resources

References

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