Record (Lizard Island Field Guide)

Record details

species: Ophiothrix (Acanthophiothrix) sp. 1
Observed by Anne Hoggett
Sat, 22 Oct 2016 17:41:32

Location details

  • Lizard Island, Queensland

  • Clam Garden, outer edge

  • Marine specimens found at a depth between 5 m and 6 metres.

Details about the specimens

  • 30 specimens. (accurate to within 10)
  • specimens alive when found.
  • specimens alive at end of the observation process.
  • specimens left in natural environment.
  • Reproduction was not occurring.

Under papillae of holothurian Thelenota ananas. Saw three Thelenota on this dive - each had at least 10 brittlestars. Brittlestar arm length up to 15 mm, disc diameter estimated at less than 5 mm.

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