Fromia monilis
Red mesh starfish
Perl - Seestern
Etoile à mailles rouges
Estrella de mármol o perla
Stella marina ingioiellata
Distribution
- The Red Sea
- The Indian Ocean
Surrounding and environment
- The species is generally found on the reef
- The species is not very mobile
- The species can be found between 3 and 35 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The animal hunts at night
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 8 cm
- Number of arms : 5
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : -
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!