Record details
Record details
Crown-of-thorns starfish (species: Acanthaster solaris cf.)
Observed by Anne Hoggett
Fri, 6 Dec 2013 18:30:00
Observed by Anne Hoggett
Fri, 6 Dec 2013 18:30:00
Location details
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Lizard Island, Queensland
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Big Vicki's Reef, northern side
- Marine specimens found at a depth between 2 m and 4 metres.
Details about the specimens
- 37 specimens. (exact)
- specimens dead at end of the observation process.
- specimens left in natural environment.
- The record does not indicate whether reproduction was occurring.
2 snorkellers killed 37 COTS in 40 minutes. Of those, one male was spawning profusely. Water was very cloudy at start of snorkel - had others recently spawned? No photos.