What's been spotted in Queensland?

Crown-of-thorns seastar

Acanthaster planci

Crown of Thorn

Depth 10m
Acanthaster planci

About this species

(Image credit: Mathieu Juncker) Disc-shaped, multi-armed, heavily spined starfish. Pale brown to grey green upper surface, deep red tips to very sharp spines. Length: Diameter to 60 cm Read more…

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