Previously known as Patiria granifera.
Arms clearly tapering and flattened on their lower surface, giving them a semi-circular cross section. Colour deep orange to red, with a surface texture resembling small overlapping tiles.
Up to 80 mm across.
A detritus feeder. Often found along with Henricia ornata, but distinguished by its tapering arms.
Two Oceans: A Guide to the Marine Life of Southern Africa (1994, 2016).
Port Alfred, Eastern Cape (2023) – iNaturalist
F*CK FISH 