Record (Lizard Island Field Guide)

Record details

species: Pearsonothuria graeffei
Observed by Anne Hoggett
Sun, 3 Jan 2021 17:00:00

Location details

  • Lizard Island, Queensland

  • Pidgin Point

  • Marine specimens found at a depth between 1 m and 4 metres.

Details about the specimens

  • 30 specimens. (accurate to within 5)
  • specimens alive when found.
  • specimens alive at end of the observation process.
  • specimens left in natural environment.
  • Reproduction was occurring.

15-20 individuals observed spawning on the reef flat during ~ 40 minute snorkel. Minimum spacing about 5 metres, others many tens of metres from the next one.