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!