Fromia heffernani, known commonly as Hefferman's starfish, is a species of marine echinoderms in the family Ophidiasteridae.
Fromia heffernani is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific area.
This starfish can be distinguished from Fromia monilis by a unique range of short spikes lying on both side of the arms groove.
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External links http://eol.org/pages/4704774/details CELERINA HEFFERNANI - (LIVINGSTONE, 1931) New Caledonia