Fromia schultzei, commonly known as the granular starfish, is a species of starfish belonging to the family Goniasteridae. It is found on the coasts of South Africa.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Granular Sea Star being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Echinodermata
- Class
- Asteroidea
- Order
- Valvatida
- Family
- Goniasteridae
- Genus
- Fromia
- Species
- Fromia schultzei
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo