Nardoa novaecaledoniae, commonly known as the yellow mesh sea star, is a species of sea star in the family Ophidiasteridae. It is found in the Western Central Pacific Ocean, the Philippines, and around New Caledonia at a depth range of 0-30 m. It is found in tropical reefs.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Yellow Mesh Sea Star 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
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Echinodermata
- Class
- Asteroidea
- Order
- Valvatida
- Family
- Ophidiasteridae
- Genus
- Nardoa
- Species
- Nardoa novaecaledoniae
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