General Description
Arms 5, arms with rounded ends. Disc and arms typically yellow or orange or red, with close black speckling. Centre to arm tip up to 11 cm.
Biology
The scientific name of this species relates to the many black sacs (papulae) on the surface which give the sea star its speckled appearance. It occasionally moves into shallow waters.
Distribution
Southern and eastern Australia.
Habitat
Exposed reefs and sheltered shallow sub-tidal, to depth of 160 m.
More Information
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Animal Type
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Animal SubType
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Brief Id
Arms 5, rounded arm tips, yellow orange or red with black spots.
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Maximum Size
22 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, 1916
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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
polypora
