Quick Facts
Scientific name
Meridiastra oriens
Family
Echinoderms / Asterinidae
Size
Up to 8 cm (3.14 in)
Weight
Under .05 kg (.11 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Shallow coastal waters amongst rocky habitats & reef
Depth Range
0 - 30 m (98 ft)
![Eastern Six-armed Star Distribution](https://marinewise.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Australian-Fish-Distribution-26.png)