species: Gomophia watsoni in taxonomy (Lizard Island Field Guide)
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Gomophia watsoni


©Anne Hoggett: Gomophia watsoni at Loomis Reef, Lizard island lagoon, at night.

©Lyle Vail and Anne Hoggett: Gomophia watsoni at night, between Palfrey Island and research station. Note the pointed purple tubercles.

©Anne Hoggett: Gomophia watsoni at Watson's Bay, Lizard Island.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Echinodermata
Class Asteroidea
Order Valvatida
Family Ophidiasteridae
Genus Gomophia
Species Gomophia watsoni

Lizard Island Field Guide
Lizard Island area: all known taxa

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Distinguishing features

Cream with orange bands and purple, pointed tubercles. More active at night than during the day.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

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Distribution


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