Record (Lizard Island Field Guide)

Record details

species: Ophiomastix pictum
Observed by John Williamson
Wed, 6 Dec 2017 20:00:00

Location details

  • Lizard Island, Queensland

  • Big Vicki's Reef near IMOS buoy at night

  • Marine specimens found at a depth between 3 m and 8 metres.

Details about the specimens

  • 10 specimens. (accurate to within 3)
  • specimens alive when found.
  • specimens alive at end of the observation process.
  • specimens left in natural environment.
  • Reproduction was occurring.

One individual observed spawning. Several other individuals seen by other people on the dive including Anne Hoggett, but not in spawning posture and not aggregated.

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