species: Stomopneustes variolaris in taxonomy (Lizard Island Field Guide)
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Stomopneustes variolaris


©Anne Hoggett: Stomopneustes variolaris wedged tightly into a crevice in intertidal granite rocks on the eastern side of Lizard Island. Width including spines 12 to 14 cm.

©Anne Hoggett: Lateral view of test of of Stomopneustes variolaris found on beach near granite rocks on the eastern side of Lizard Island.

©Anne Hoggett: Oral surface of test of of Stomopneustes variolaris found on beach near granite rocks on the eastern side of Lizard Island.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Echinodermata
Class Echinoidea
Order Stomopneustoida
Family Stomopneustidae
Genus Stomopneustes
Species Stomopneustes variolaris

Lizard Island area: all known taxa
Lizard Island Field Guide

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

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References

References that assist with identification

  • Miskelly, A. (2002). Sea Urchins of Australia and the Indo-Pacific 180 pp. Capricornia Publications, Sydney, Australia.

Other references

  • Hutchings, P. and M. Peyrot-Clausade (1988). Macro-boring communites of Porites - a biogeographical comparison, "Proceedings of the Sixth International Coral Reef Symposium".3,Australia, : 263-268. LIRS catalog number 268.