Blocked Starfish
Fromia indica
- Group: Starfish
- Typical depth: 0–44 m
- For divers: safe
Bright red and neatly armoured, this small starfish lives among coral communities on shallow reefs, mostly between one and twenty five metres. It grazes the encrusting turf over hard bottoms and is harmless to handle.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Asteroidea › Valvatida › Goniasteridae › Fromia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 368952.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blocked Starfish live?
- The Blocked Starfish (Fromia indica) is typically found at 0–44 m.
- Is the Blocked Starfish dangerous to divers?
- The Blocked Starfish is harmless to divers.