Fromia polypora

Fromia polypora
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Size: 20 cm

Distribution: All SA continental waters

Habitat: Rocky areas on rock

Depth: Subtidal to 10+ metres

Fromia polypora
Fromia polypora
Fromia polypora

This large sea star has five long arms, and in Southern Australia, it is a pale orange colour dotted with raised black pores. It is also found in New South Wales where it is more commonly a uniform dark orange.