BLUE SEA STAR Linckia laevigata
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This kind of sea star is a very common one. They are usually found in shallow water but it can have several variations in color. They appear to be scavengers and also feed on algae and microbes. Their body size is up to 40cm.
Frequency of sightings:
Common
Best time of year:
All Year Round
Divesites seen at:
Angel´s Window, Aw Shucks, Batu Angus, Batu Kapal, Batu Merah, Batu Sandar, California Dreaming, Critter Hunt, Dante’s Wall, Goby A´Crab, Jiko Yansi, Lembeh Resort House Reef, Makawide, Makawide 2, Makawide 3, Nudi Falls, Nudi Retreat, Pantai Jiko, Pantai Kecil, Pantai Parigi, Pante Abo, Pintu Colada, Police Pier, Police Pier 2
Taxonomical order of this critter:
Invertebrate
Echinoderm
Asteroidea
Sea Star
- Baby Watcher
- Blue Sea Star
- Brittle Star
- Crown Of Thorn Starfish (COTS)
- Granulate Sea Star
- Lumpy Sea Star
- Pin-cushion Sea Star

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