Echinaster callosus Marenzeller, 1895

This is an uncommon species usually found hidden in ledges or caves in seaward reef channels, although sometimes they can be under rocks as well. It gets fairly large, to at least 30cm wide.

A small juvenile.

The underside of the previous young specimen.

Another small juvenile.

Updated 3 December 2020

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