Fromia milleporella

photo by Jan Messersmith

Family:	Goniasteridae ()
Max. size:
Environment:	benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 73 m
Distribution:	Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Ophidiasterids are typically substrate film-feeders but can also consume rock-encrusting organisms (Ref. 108108). Deposit feeder (Ref. 90951).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:	harmless
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