Spotted Linckia

Linckia multifora is a variously colored starfish in the family Ophidiasteridae that is found in the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean and Red Sea. Its common names include the Dalmatian Linckia, mottled Linckia, spotted Linckia, multicolor sea star and multi-pore sea star.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Spotted Linckia being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Leiaster coriaceus
• Echinaster luzonicus
• Echinaster arcystatus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Echinodermata

Class

Asteroidea

Order

Valvatida

Family

Ophidiasteridae

Genus

Linckia

Species

Linckia multifora

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