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Peppermint Starfish

Fromia monilis

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Field Notes

Description:

Feeds on detritus, encrusting sponges and small invertebrates

Habitat:

Occurs in shallow reef areas at depths of 1 to 35 m.

Species ID Suggestions

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The MnMs
Wow, these ones can live in so many different places. Check my sighting at the Red Sea: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6293418

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Sea Stars of Southern Mexico

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PublishedJune 19, 2011

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