Caribbean Spindle Starfish (Linckia guildingi)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Linckia guildingi
- Common name
- Caribbean Spindle Starfish
- Category
- Echinoderms
- Family
- Ophidiasteridae
- Genus
- Linckia
- Size
- 15–30 cm
- Depth
- 5–50 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef, rocky-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, solitary
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia
Description
Linckia guildingi reaches 30 cm. Caribbean asterid (Ophidiasteridae). Bright flamboyant orange-red, elegant cylindrical spindle form, fine arms. Reef inhabitant 5-50 m. Slow benthic detritivore. Minimally threatened = LC. Beautiful observable in Caribbean.
Photo of Caribbean Spindle Starfish
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Caribbean Spindle Starfish?
- Caribbean Spindle Starfish (Linckia guildingi) reaches 15–30 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Caribbean Spindle Starfish?
- Caribbean Spindle Starfish is found between 5–50 m deep.
- Is the Caribbean Spindle Starfish dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Caribbean Spindle Starfish?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Caribbean Spindle Starfish?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia.
Other species in the genus Linckia
Other species in the family Ophidiasteridae
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 178188)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5187107)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia