Tropical Reefs

Peppermint Sea Star

Fromia monilis

Location: Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Scientific Name: Fromia monilis

Also known as: Marble Sea Star, Orange Marble Sea Star, Red Tile Starfish, Necklace Sea Star

Category: Sea Stars

Size: 3 to 8 in. (7 to 20 cm)

Depth: 3-120 ft. (1-37 m)

Distribution: Indo-West Pacific, Red Sea, Australia