Distribution: Found throughout the Solitary Islands Marine Park although not often observed. Known from Lindeman Island on the Great Barrier reef to South Solitary Island on the east coast.

Ecological Notes: Nocturnal species discovered under coral slabs and rocks. Depth to 40 m.

Additional Notes: Dark banded red arms with a dark disc around 15 mm across. Grows to approximately 160 mm diameter.

References: Davie, Peter. Wild Guide to Moreton Bay and Adjacent Coasts. Second Edition. Published by Queensland Museum. Vol 2, p.280.

Neville Coleman, Sea Stars. Echinoderms of the Asia/Indo-Pacific. Neville Coleman’s Underwater Geographic Pty Ltd, 2007. p.65.