Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Pacific Reefs

Blue Linckia
Linckia laevigata
Blue Linckia
Also known as: Blue Sea Star
Category: Sea Stars
Scientific Name: Linckia laevigata
Size: 6 to 12 in. (15 to 30 cm)  
Depth: 3-130 ft. (1-40 m)
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific
Note: Often blue but can be quite varied in color.
Echinodermata (Phylum)
└Asterozoa (Subphylum)
 └Asteroidea (Class)
  └Valvatida (Order)
   └Ophidiasteridae (Family)
    └Linckia (Genus)

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