Reef Starfish

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August 22, 2017 1 min read

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Reef Starfish, Sun Star (STICHASTER AUSTRALIS)

This large sea star can be lavender grey to orange in colour and has 11 arms. It is found from low tide to below the water and is common around mussel beds where it plays an important part to stop their expansion.

Seen in sizes up to 60cm

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