Ornate Wobbygong Coleman's Seastar

Biscuit Seastar

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Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Echinodermata
Class: Asteroidea Subclass: N/A
Order: Valvatida Family: Acanthasteridae
Genus: Pentagonaster Species: P. dubeni
Habitat: Coastal Rocky Reefs.
Distribution: Southeast Qld to southern NSW
Maximum Size: Diameter to 90 mm
Notes: This east coast form is characterised by shorter arms and it's distinctive bright colour.
Image Location: Cathie Wall, 1 km off Lake Cathie
Image ID Number: P1200081 in folder: C
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