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


©Lyle Vail and Anne Hoggett: Gomophia mamillifera at Granite Bluff in about 15 m. The larger plates are rounded, not pointed.

©Anne Hoggett: Gomophia mamillifera at Big Vicki's Reef, Lizard Island.

©Anne Hoggett: Gomophia mamillifera at Big Vicki's Reef, Lizard Island.
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Echinodermata
Class Asteroidea
Order Valvatida
Family Ophidiasteridae
Genus Gomophia
Species Gomophia mamillifera

Colours

              

Distinguishing features

A medium sized sea star with rounded bumps on the upper surface and a bright colour pattern comprising white/cream, orange and purple.

Size

  • Up to 20 cm (diameter)

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Similar taxa

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Web resources

References

References that assist with identification

  • Marsh, L.M. and J. Fromont (2020). Field Guide to shallow water seastars of Australia. Western Australian Museum, Perth.