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Fromia indica
Fromia indica (Perrier, 1869)
Indian sea star
Fromia indica
photo by Harasti, David

Family:  Goniasteridae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 44 m
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic and Indo-West Pacific: South Africa to Australia and Japan.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum length of arms: 3.0 cm. Associated with coral communities. Dwells in a variety of substrates. Feeds on encrusting turf over hard substrates (Ref. 129602). Occurs in healthy shallow reef areas at depths of 1 to 25 m.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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