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Protoreaster linckii
Grows to a maximum diameter of 12 inches. It has numerous tubercles located along its five arms. These tubercles are bright red and extend upward from the arms.
Found in locations ranging from shallow tidal pools to reefs up to 100 metres deep. This one was found on a sand bank in the Indian Ocean of the coast of Zanzibar.
Returned back into ocean after photo was taken.
Spotted on May 17, 2009
Submitted on Mar 20, 2012
7 Comments
Lovely spotting!
stunning starfish!
I'm pretty sure they are not poisonous. I looked up to see if it was because honestly I wasn't sure if this one was dead or alive. But because of its bright colour I would assume it is alive.
nice star, it looks poisonous but since it is in your hand i guess it isnt
gorgeous!
Indeed! Such a bright red colour.
What a beauty!