Goniasterid [Goniasteridae]

Goniasterid
Description

Goniasterid sea stars are often compact and sturdy-looking, with arms that can appear thick or well-defined. Divers may spot them on rocky bottoms or reef edges, where they blend in and wait for food opportunities while remaining relatively close to the substrate.

Genera
Fromia

Fromia

Taxonomy
Phylum Echinoderms
Echinodermata
Class Sea Stars
Asteroidea
Order Valvatid sea stars (valvate sea stars)
Valvatida
Statistics
  • Genera 1