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Created 8/14/2023

Family Ophidiasteridae

WEST PACIFIC

Nardoa frianti



Komodo, Indonesia
   

FRIANT'S SEA STAR

Occurs on hard reef at any depth.  Large randomly arranged warts on upper surface, distinct row along lower margins, lacking dark pigment below warts.  Attains width of 8 inches.  Thailand to the Caroline Islands and Fiji.