General Description
Arms 5, finger-like merging with large disc. Surface covered with low "tables" each with large raised granules around the edge, sometimes radiating out from table, and smaller lower granules in the concave centre. Disc and arms yellow to orange, arms with dark ends. Centre to arm tip up to 8 cm.
Biology
Little is known about the biology of this genus of sea stars.
Distribution
Southern Australia.
Habitat
Amongst rocks and algae in sub-tidal areas, to depth of 180 m.
More Information
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Animal Type
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Animal SubType
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Brief Id
Arms 5, low tables with granules, yellow to orange, dark arm tips.
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Maximum Size
16 cm
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Habitats
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Diet
Carnivore
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Diet Categories
Marine Invertebrates
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Endemicity
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Commercial
No
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Conservation Statuses
DSE Advisory List: Not listed, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Not listed
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Depths
Shallow (1-30 m), Deep ( > 30 m)
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Water Column Locations
On or near seafloor
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Taxon Name
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Scientific Author
Clark, 1923
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Common Name
Seastar
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Other Names
Seastar
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Genus
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Species Name
macrobrachia
