Austrofromia polypora

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Austrofromia polypora
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Austrofromia polypora at Inscription Pt, Botany Bay, NSW
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Austrofromia polypora
Synonyms[1]

Austrofromia polypora, commonly called many-pored sea star or many-spotted seastar, is a species of marine starfish belonging to the family Ophidiasteridae.

Distribution

It has been found at latitudes of between 23.5 and -29.1 degrees, and longitudes of between 151.93 and 167.99 degrees.[2]

Ecology

It has been found at depths of 3 metres (9.8 ft) to 16 metres (52 ft).[2][3]

References

  1. ^ Mah, Christopher (25 January 2008). "WoRMS taxon details: Austrofromia polypora (H.L. Clark, 1916)". marinespecies.org. World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS). Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Austrofromia polypora". iobis.org. Ocean Biogeographic Information System. 2008-09-05. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
  3. ^ "USNM E 13778 Austrofromia polypora (Clark)". Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Smithsonian Institution. 11 January 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2014.

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