Fromia indica [Fromia indica]
Description
Divers may recognize this sea star by its elegant, star-shaped form and understated patterning that stands out against the reef. It’s often seen calmly perched on the substrate, where it can be surprisingly easy to overlook until you notice its slow, deliberate movements.
Where To See Fromia indica
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Echinoderms
Echinodermata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Stars
Asteroidea
|
| Order |
Valvatid sea stars (valvate sea stars)
Valvatida
|
| Family |
Goniasterid
Goniasteridae
|
| Genus |
Fromia
Fromia
|