Thromidia brycei
Thromidia brycei, the thick-armed seastar, is a species of starfish in the family Mithrodiidae. It was described in 2009.[2]
| Thromidia brycei | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Echinodermata |
| Class: | Asteroidea |
| Order: | Valvatida |
| Family: | Mithrodiidae |
| Genus: | Thromidia |
| Species: | T. brycei |
| Binomial name | |
| Thromidia brycei Marsh, L.M. (2009)[1] | |
Description
Thromidia brycei is a large starfish with a relatively small disc and five slightly tapering thick arms. The body is covered by thick pink, cream to light brown skin which can sometimes be completely brown.[2]
Habitat and distribution
Thromidia brycei is found in the North Western Australia region. It is typically found on rock, algae, and sandy shallows, at depths of 15-150 metres.[2][3]
References
- Mah (2021), C.L. "Thromidia brycei Marsh, 2009". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- "Thick-Armed Seastar". Western Australian Museum Collections. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- "Thromidia brycei". Smithsonian. Smithsonian. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
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