Record (Lizard Island Field Guide)

Record details

Crown-of-thorns starfish (species: Acanthaster solaris cf.)
Observed by Anne Hoggett
Sat, 10 Nov 2012 19:51:11

Location details

  • Lizard Island, Queensland

  • Big Vicki's Reef, northern side

  • Marine specimens found at a depth between 1 m and 9 metres.

Details about the specimens

  • 126 specimens.
  • specimens dead at end of the observation process.
  • specimens left in natural environment.
  • The record does not indicate whether reproduction was occurring.

2 divers killed 126 COTS in 95 minutes