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Fromia monilis Perrier, 1869 Peppermint sea star |
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photo by
Ryan, Paddy |
| Family: | Goniasteridae () | |||
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| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 51 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Andaman Islands to Australia and Japan. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in shallow reef areas at depths of 1 to 35 m (Ref. 800), particularly on reef slopes with rocky bottoms (Ref. 85384). Feeds on detritus, encrusting sponges and small invertebrates (Ref. 800). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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