General Description

Body pale yellow to light brown, usually without markings. Mouth parts at front of body (proboscis) longer than the body. Eight segmented walking legs attached to the sides of the trunk. Leg span up to 2 cm.

Biology

This species is the most commonly observed sea spider along the southern coastline. On exposed coast with high energy waves, they shelter in crevices, gullies or areas away from the main tidal surge. Males carry the eggs, holding them between body parts called ovigers that hang under the animal.

Distribution

Southern Australia.

Habitat

Under boulders or in the open, to depth of 10 m.

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