Peppermint Sea Star
Fromia monilis
- Group: Starfish
- Typical depth: 0–51 m
- For divers: safe
The peppermint sea star wears a pattern of red blotches on a pale body, creeping over rocky reef slopes from the shallows down to about fifty metres. It feeds on detritus, encrusting sponges and small invertebrates, and it is harmless to handle.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Asteroidea › Valvatida › Goniasteridae › Fromia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 213301.
FAQ
- How deep does the Peppermint Sea Star live?
- The Peppermint Sea Star (Fromia monilis) is typically found at 0–51 m.
- Is the Peppermint Sea Star dangerous to divers?
- The Peppermint Sea Star is harmless to divers.