species: Disasterina abnormalis in taxonomy (Lizard Island Field Guide)
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Disasterina abnormalis


©Anne Hoggett: Disasterina abnormalis from the reef flat near Bird Islet, Lizard Island. Long radius 3 cm, short radius 1.5 cm. Found out in open at about 9 am (not hidden under rubble) by Kenny Wolfe.

©Anne Hoggett: Disasterina abnormalis from the reef flat near Bird Islet, Lizard Island. Abactinal surface with thick skin and numerous papulae.

©Anne Hoggett: Disasterina abnormalis from the reef flat near Bird Islet, Lizard Island. Actinal surface.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Echinodermata
Class Asteroidea
Order Valvatida
Family Asterinidae
Genus Disasterina
Species Disasterina abnormalis

Lizard Island Field Guide
Lizard Island area: all known taxa

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 3 cm (longest radius of photographed specimen)

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Comments

The photographed specimen was sent to the Australian Museum (Nov 2018) with a prelimiary id of Disasterina.

by Anne Hoggett

Distribution

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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.