species: Ophidiaster duncani in Lizard Island area: all known taxa (Lizard Island Field Guide)
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Ophidiaster duncani


©Anne Hoggett: Ophidiaster duncani from under rubble on reef slope off Bird Islet, Lizard Island. Longest radius 6.5 cm.

©Anne Hoggett: Arm base of Ophidiaster duncani from under rubble on reef slope off Bird Islet, Lizard Island. Longest radius 6.5 cm. Note characteristic curved pedicellariae.

©Anne Hoggett: Oral surface of Ophidiaster duncani from under rubble on reef slope off Bird Islet, Lizard Island. Longest radius 6.5 cm.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Echinodermata
Class Asteroidea
Order Valvatida
Family Ophidiasteridae
Genus Ophidiaster
Species Ophidiaster duncani

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Lizard Island area: all known taxa
Lizard Island Field Guide

Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Depth range

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References

References that assist with identification

  • Clark, H.L. (1921). The echinoderm fauna of Torres Strait: its composition and its origin. Carnegie Institution of Washington. LIRS catalog number 90307.
  • Clark, A.M. and F.W.E. Rowe (1971). Monograph of shallow-water Indo-west Pacific echinoderms British Museum (Natural History), London.
  • Marsh, L.M. and J. Fromont (2020). Field Guide to shallow water seastars of Australia. Western Australian Museum, Perth.