Orange Long-armed Seastar

Ophidiaster confertus
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Quick Facts

Scientific name Ophidiaster confertus
Family Echinoderms / Ophidiasteridae
Size Up to 30 cm (11.8 in)
Weight Over 1 kg (2.2 lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Coastal waters amongst rocky areas & reef abundant with algae & sponges
Depth Range 0 - 50 m (164 ft)
Orange Long-armed Seastar Distribution