Nectria macrobrachia

Oreasteridae
Large-plated Seastar
  • Nectria macrobrachia, Chain of Bays, SA, Photo: Andrew Green
    Nectria macrobrachia, Chain of Bays, SA, Photo: Andrew Green
  • Nectria macrobrachia, Albany, WA, Photo: Rick Stuart-Smith
    Nectria macrobrachia, Albany, WA, Photo: Rick Stuart-Smith
  • Nectria macrobrachia, Wilsons Promontory, Vic, Photo: Andrew Green
    Nectria macrobrachia, Wilsons Promontory, Vic, Photo: Andrew Green
  • Nectria macrobrachia, Rottnest Is, WA, Photo: Andrew Green
    Nectria macrobrachia, Rottnest Is, WA, Photo: Andrew Green
Distribution
Temperate Australasia
Description

Smallest of the Nectria species and can be recognised by the crowded tabulae, with concave upper surfaces, which extend to the ends of the arms. The colour is usually pale orange or pink, with darker arm tips.

Information
  • Max Size: 12 cm
  • Sea Temperature Range: 12.5-22.7°C
  • Depth: 0-180m
  • Habitat: Rocky Reef
Rarity
  • IUCN Threat Status: Not Evaluated
  • Occurrence: Common (23% of sites)
    Occurrence describes how often the species is found on surveys within its distribution. It is calculated as the % of reef sites surveyed by RLS divers across all the ecoregions in which the species has been observed
  • Abundance: Few (2 per transect)
    Abundance is calculated as the average number of individuals recorded per RLS transect, where present.
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