Linckia guildingii Gray, 1840
Common comet star
Linckia guildingii
photo by Pillon, Roberto

Family:  Ophidiasteridae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 449 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: New Caledonia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found from intertidal to subtidal zone (Ref. 102251). Very rare on reef flats and lagoons, cryptic (Ref. 102252).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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