How big is the Necklace sea star?

Necklace sea star (Fromia monilis) reaches 5–10 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Necklace sea star?

Necklace sea star is found between 2–25 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Necklace sea star?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Necklace sea star?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Necklace sea star (Fromia monilis)

Key facts

Scientific name: Fromia monilis
Common name: Necklace sea star
Category: Echinoderms
Family: Goniasteridae
Genus: Fromia
Size: 5–10 cm
Depth: 2–25 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef
Behaviours: benthic
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Fromia monilis reaches 10 cm. Small sea star with graceful body with 5 thin elongated arms, bright red to pink-orange color with large rounded white-yellow spots on arm tips and sometimes center, giving dalmatian-moniliform appearance (hence monilis, pearl necklace). Lives from 2 to 25 m on coral reefs of Indo-Pacific. Listed LC. Feeds on biofilm and organic matter. One of the favorite macro photo subjects, bright colors and graphic silhouette.

Photo of Necklace sea star

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Necklace sea star?: Necklace sea star (Fromia monilis) reaches 5–10 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Necklace sea star?: Necklace sea star is found between 2–25 m deep.
Is the Necklace sea star dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Necklace sea star?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Necklace sea star?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Similar species

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 213301)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2272436)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia